Larry Robertson lost his battle to cancer on Friday, March 30, 2018. Larry was the youngest child to his father, Elmer Robertson Sr. and mother, Rachel Washington-Robertson on November 3, 1956. Many knew Larry as "Head Tippie Toe", "Jay Bird", and many more. Larry was a member of Shady Grove Church until his health declined. Larry was employed at Trinity Industries Inc. of Longview, Texas for several years, Marshall Pottery for eight years, and many more "odd end" jobs over the years.

Mr. Robertson is preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Joe Robertson, Elmer Robertson Jr., and Thomas Robertson; niece, Alice Ammons; granddaughter, Marsaya Taylor; great-niece, Gianna Williams; nephew-in-law, Garfield Williams; cousin, Rodney Washington.

Those left to cherish Mr. Robertson memories are his loving wife, Devorice Robertson; three daughters, Denisia (Ahmad) Reed-Stevens, Latashia Pratt, and Sheneca (Marietta) Taylor; son, Dennis (Leontine) Reed; two step-daughters, Felicia McFarland, and Regina Pratt; sister, Johnie Ammons; his miracle grandson, Massiah Taylor; grandson, Fred Jr., Christopher McFarland; granddaughter, Diarrah Hall, Deasjah Reed, Taniyah Flangan, Jalecia Robinson, Alandria Pratt, Kymyryia Haynes, Adriana Ward, and Alaysia Pratt; sister-in-law, Regina Robertson, and Doris Faye Robertson; nephews, Theartis Ammons, Timothy Ammons, Daymon Adams; great-nephew, Jordan Johnson; nieces, Annisa (Richard) Wilkins, and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.