Clyde Robertson, Jr.

September 19, 1923 - February 23, 2014

Mr. Clyde Robertson Jr., of Trumann passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. He was born in Trumann on Wednesday, September 19, 1923 to Clyde David Robertson and Tinie Ames Robertson. He lived his entire life in Trumann. Following high school and business college, Clyde Jr., began his long career in banking at the Bank of Trumann in May of 1941. He advanced during his 57 years at the bank. He was President and Chairman of the board and CEO for eleven years. He retired in 1998. Through his leadership the bank experienced growth and stability. Now Southern Bancorp the bank continues to be a pillar of the community. Clyde was also a past member of the Lions Club and Masonic Lodge. He loved playing golf, fishing and growing roses. Clyde developed many friendships over the years and cherished them all. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 60 years, Linnie Parnell Robertson and one brother, Ewell Robertson and his sisters, Cordia Judd, Pearl Harlan, Clara Houston and Juanita Harlan. He is survived by a brother Herman Robertson (Loretta) of Trumann, two daughters, Judy (Leslie) Holt of Greers Ferry and Sandy (Osee) Nunnally of Trumann. Four grandchildren, Sonya Holloway of Elba, Ala., Christy (Greg) Whitlock of Trumann, Les (Angelina) Holt of Cave City and Misty Matney of Trumann. Six great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Matthew Whitlock, Dylan Matney, Haley Jo Holloway, Seth & Sidney Holt, Caregivers, Lisa Robertson, Brenda Russell and Whitney King. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Trumann with Bro. Gary Barker, Bro. Michael Jernigan and Rev. John Maley officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark., under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Pallbearers will be Matt Moon, John Stuckey, Barry Wood, Paul McAnally, Rick Gillette and Anthony Patterson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carroll Anderson and James Wallace. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral home in Trumann. Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann, Ar. 72472 or the Church of God, 911 Balcom, Trumann, AR 72472. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net