Charles Newton Robertson

Charles Newton Robertson, age 81 of Talihina, Oklahoma was called home to the Lord on December 25th, 2022 at the Talihina Veteran's Center with his family by his side. Charles was born on May 27th, 1941 in Bisbee, Arizona to Dorathy (Mapes) and Guy Robertson. As a young boy and man, he was always helping his dad with projects. Ranching, fruit stands, landscaping, livestock, handyman work, buying & selling. Later he went to work as a cowboy on a cattle ranch fixing fences, branding, getting the cattle fed and ranch hand duties! He also helped his mother with his 6 siblings which is where he learned how to do all his own domestic duties! He would cook, clean, darn his own socks and iron his own clothes! He was very frugal and nothing went to waste! He was a patriot, in 1961 he joined the Army and was in the Field Artillery Branch! On a ship to Germany, in order to stay warm, he would attend all the church services of the different denominations! He met his wife in N�rnberg Germany in 1962. They later married in 1964. They became parents to three children Elvira Bowling, Dorthy Sutton and Charles I Robertson. Charles Robertson served two tours in Vietnam, and then numerous European and Stateside tours where he finally retired after 26 years as a Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army! During his extensive military service, Charles earned the Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation, and Army Good Conduct along with two Vietnam Campaign Medals. After he retired from the Army in 1987, he returned to Utah. They lived there for a total of 21years. There he had a small Dairy, he bought and sold Livestock and owned many horses. He owned Discount Food Store and a Livestock Feed and Pet Store. In June of 2004, He moved to Texas to help his brother run his ranch. While he ran the Ranch in Texas, he owned and raised cattle, bison, sheep and goats at different times. They were at the ranch for 15 years. They moved to Talihina Oklahoma March 2020. Charles dearly loved his Family, he was a father, grandfather and great grandfather! His hobbies were traveling, cooking, shopping, raising chickens and other animals over the years. He loved his dogs and of course he loved people! Charles Robertson was a very generous man, he was always for the downtrodden. He would help anyone in need. Charles is survived by his wife, Paula of the home; children, Elvira Bowling and Dudley Black, Dorthy Sutton and husband Paul, Charles Robertson and wife Valerie; grandchildren, Matthew Bowling and wife Melanie, Kristen Robertson, Steven Robertson, and Kacy Robertson; great grandchildren, Daniell Bowling, Zoe Bowling, Kody Wagaman, Kolt Wagaman, Paisley Robertson, and Jacob Sutton; siblings, Celona Marr and husband Jim, Patrick Robertson and wife Sandy, Carmen Palmer, Carol Peterson and husband Ed, and Ronald Robertson and wife Sylvia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Charles is preceded in passing by his parents, Guy and Dorathy Robertson, brother, Harvey Robertson,Brother in law Donald Palmer;grandchildren, Brad Sutton, Amber Renee Robertson, and Alexandra Mae Robertson.

Charles Newton Robertson

May 27, 1941 - December 25, 2022