Funeral service for Freddy James Robertson will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 5, 2018 at Central Baptist Church in Central High, Oklahoma with Pastor Darrell Blaine officiating.

He will be laid to rest with military honors at 3:30 P.M. Friday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Wapanucka, Oklahoma under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

Freddy James Robertson, 73, Lawton, went on to his heavenly home on Monday, October 1, 2018, with his loving family by his side.

Fred was born November 11, 1944, in Ardmore to Grady Russell and Maud Elizabeth (Truett) Robertson.  After growing up in his hometown of Wapanucka, he was selected as a Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar and enjoyed conducting research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.  He married his soul mate, Loydel Davis, on September 1, 1965 in Atoka.  He earned Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education.  He proudly served in a United States Army Field Artillery battalion in Vietnam and at Fort Sill.  After his military service, he returned to his career as an educator in several Lawton schools, including Lawton High and MacArthur High.  One of his most enjoyable professional endeavors was coaching the academic and quiz bowl teams at MHS.  He was active with his church family at Central Baptist Church.  He enjoyed reading, listening to classical music and gardening.  He loved traveling with family and had a love of nature.    He will be remembered most for his boundless wit and humor and his deep love for his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Loydel Robertson, Lawton; his daughter, DeLanna and Scott Mead, Oklahoma City; his precious new granddaughter, Annabelle, as well as beloved nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.