James Howard

Robertson

James Howard Robertson was born May 22, 1948 to Ray and Allice Robertson in Drumright, Oklahoma. He departed this life September 28, 2026 at the age of 78 years.

James had been a lifelong Shamrock area resident. He grew up attending Drumright Schools graduating in 1967. James began his enlistment with the United States Army in February of 1969. He and Belinda Rodebush were married May 31, 1969. This marked the beginning of a lifetime commitment that blessed them with two daughters, Mary and Johnna. James worked to support his family mostly as a backhoe operator but also found himself a welder, painter, farmer and roustabout hand. His greatest titles were Dad and Papa. He often said those were his happiest moments. James loved the lord and served faithfully attending the first Methodist Church in Drumright and finally finding a church home with Shamrock Baptist Church. James lent a hand to those who needed it; those who asked and those who didn’t. He spent his summers baling hay for himself and others. His love of farming and rodeo ran deep, and he loved the time spent with his children and grandchildren passing the love for rodeo and horsemanship to them.

James is survived by his wife, Belinda; daughter, Mary Perry and husband Roy; three grandchildren, Miranda Bostick and boyfriend John Dragland, Eli Perry and Connie Perry; three brothers, Ray (Jr), Harvey and Charlie; as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Johnna May Robertson.