Joe Charles Robertson

MEADE – Joe Charles Robertson, age 63, died early Friday morning, October 10, 2014, at the Meade District Hospital, Meade, Kansas.

He was born February 17, 1951, at Dumas, Texas, the son of Hunter and Kathleen (King) Robertson. As a young boy he attended the Dumas school system, graduating from Dumas High School in 1969. After his graduation he began his career, working for many years as a technician for the Natural Gas Pipeline Company. He was a resident of Meade since 1980.

He was a member of the NHRA and enjoyed drag racing and spending time with his family, friends, and grandchildren.

On March 21, 1970, he married Jennifer Ann Wood at Dumas, Texas. She survives.

Other survivors include:

A daughter, Andria Dawn Harris and husband Karl of Meade, Kansas

A son, Chad Hunter Robertson and wife Chau of Seattle, Washington

A brother, Jon M. Robertson of Red River, New Mexico

Two sisters, Janette Jones of Hamilton, Texas

Jane Brosch of Holliday, Texas

Four grandchildren, Gunnar Harris, McKinzie Harris, Charlie Robertson and Chloe Robertson

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James H. Robertson; and a sister, Jill Newton.

Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at the United Methodist Church, Meade, with the Reverend Diana Stewart presiding. Cremation has taken place. Private family interment will take place at a later date.

The family would welcome memorials to the Joe Robertson Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Friends of Meade State Lake in care of Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com