David Elgene Robertson

August 26, 1940 - February 13, 2020

David Elgene Robertson, 79, of Hot Springs passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on August 26, 1940 to the late Frank Robertson and Alene Qualls Robertson in Avant, Arkansas. He served in the United States Army for four years and worked in the logging business until his retirement. He was a member of the House of Restoration Church where Elgene was born again on August 24, 1997 and baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Wanda; four brothers, Jamie, Delmer, Kenneth and Omer; brother-in-law, Melvin Bates and sister-in-law, Sissy Robertson. Survivors include one daughter, Tonya Speers (Travis) and one son, Sammy Robertson, two grandchildren, Hunter Speers and Samantha Robertson, two sisters, Bonnie Pennington (Jimmy) and Mary Bates, both of Jessieville, and six brothers, Elmer Robertson (Lucy) of Virginia, Billy Robertson (Vivian), Donnie Robertson, Glen Robertson (Michael), Ronnie Robertson (Pat), all of Jessieville and Jerry Robertson (Joyce) of Story. Also, he is survived by many nieces and nephews and friends. He was a loving father and grandfather and he loved his grandchildren with all his heart. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 p.m. at the Hot Springs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 2:00 P.M. in the Mountain Valley Baptist Church with Brother Jimmy Scott and Brother Willard Speers officiating. Pallbearers are Wayne Welch, Ryan Noles, Josh Mayhood, Sonny Robertson, Mark Robertson and Loren Wilson. Burial will be in New Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.