Thomas Robertson

Thomas Wellman Robertson was born on August 20th, 1946, in Houston Tx. He was the 3rd child of Daniel George and Amelia “Millie” Elizabeth Robertson. His sisters and brothers are Jeannie Marie Farley, Daniel George Robertson, Cheri Robertson, Debbie Stephens, and Brenda Leah Robertson. His siblings shared they all had so many fond memories of growing up surrounded by their closest family friends the Martins, the Terrys, the Norris's, the Lehmann's and the Harrington's. Tommy spent the last 52 years with the love of his life Dianne Viator Robertson. They met in 1964 when Dianne was only 15 years old. An interesting first encounter, Tommy was fast asleep in a car after enjoying a little too much Thunderbird wine. Dianne has always said she knew instantly, this was the man she was going to marry. It was not long after this first encounter that Dianne would show up on the Robertson front doorsteps in a turquoise bikini asking, “is Tommy home?” and meeting his sisters for the first time. They always said, she looked like a “Bond girl.” At 19 yrs. old, while Tommy and Dianne were dating, he was drafted in the U.S. Army. They would write to each other every day while Tommy was gone. Tommy spent 2 yrs. in the Army and was quickly moved up the ranks, and after only a year, he was a Sargent. Tommy was stationed in Fort Polk, Fort Lewis, and eventually went to Thailand. He was part of the 397-Engineering Division and served several months in non-combat in Vietnam. At the end of his service, Tommy was honorably discharged and came home in 1968. He and Dianne were together, again. In 1968 Tommy began the career he would retire from at the Railroad. He started at Missouri Pacific which ultimately became Union Pacific. After 22 yrs. and an unfortunate injury to his back, Tommy retired. On November 10, 1970, Tommy and Dianne were married at the Justice of the Peace and moved into their first apartment that same day. This didn’t stop Tommy from going home to his mother’s house to eat her meals. It took Mille telling Tommy he needed to go home and eat his wife’s cooking; I think we can all agree, Dianne is a great cook now! After 13 years married, trying for so long, and being told they couldn’t conceive, God blessed Tommy and Dianne with the joy of their life, their son Michael Aaron Robertson on April 7th, 1983. To say they were both elated is an understatement and so began a bond of father and son that words truly cannot capture. Michael would tell that his dad taught him to always strive to be his best; to be #1 at everything you do and never settle for less than what you deserve. Tommy also never minced words. He said what he meant, and he meant what he said. He loved hard and sometimes his love was hard. He taught Michael to play golf and the love of the Dallas Cowboys. Tommy didn’t just have an impact on Michael but also on Michael’s lifelong friends who made it a point to come to spend some final hours with Tommy, Dianne, and Michael. On March 18th, 2013, Tommy became Pee Paw to Logan Michael Robertson and again on March 22nd, 2016, he was a Pee Paw to Deacon George Robertson. These little boys were Tommy’s world and he beamed when he spoke of them. Thursdays were cheeseburger days with the boys, and he often took them fishing across the street from his home. Both Logan and Deacon caught their first fish with Pee Paw. There wasn’t anything Tommy would not do for his grandsons. Swimming pool adventures, watching their sporting events, and spending time together meant the world to Tommy. Tommy had several hobbies but the most notable was his love of golf. He was so proud to share he had 3 holes in 1 and many tournament trophies. The long list of golf buddies Tommy made along the way is countless. We cannot talk about Tommy without mentioning the Dallas Cowboys and his unwavering support, even in their worst years! He bled navy blue and silver. 1996 was probably the proudest moment for Tommy and his Cowboys being it was the last time they won a Superbowl (we will also share the Atlanta Braves won the World Series this same year and he loved them too). Thanksgiving was always spent at Tommy and Dianne’s house and the Cowboys were always playing on the TV; a staple we won’t forget. Tommy lived life to the fullest. He did it his way and the way he wanted to. He knew this wasn’t always popular, but this was Tommy’s spirit. While not outwardly sharing of his religious beliefs, Tommy loved Jesus and made it clear in his final days that God would heal him. He shared with his sister Brenda “When you die, we all go back to the bosom of God.” Tommy never met a stranger, and his list of friends is far too many to name them all. He was a hard man not to love and his friends were a huge part of his life. The Track Shack and golf courses will feel a little emptier now. Tommy had the love of his family that extended far beyond Dianne and Michael. Having 5 siblings, he had 12 nieces and nephews, and their children as well. Tommy was preceded in death by his father Daniel, Mother “Millie”, and brother Danny. Dianne, Michael, and family would like to send their most sincere gratitude for everyone who is able to attend the funeral services, those who have called, and everyone who stopped by their home. Life will forever be changed since Tommy has gone home to the lord, but they take comfort in knowing God’s promise, they shall be together again.

Thomas Robertson

August 20, 1946 - April 2, 2023