Celebrating the life of
Dr. Lester Eugene Robertson
April 23, 1932 - August 18, 2025
Lester Eugene Robertson, MD, FAFP, died peacefully at age 93 on August 18, 2025. He was preceded by his beloved wife of 64 years Mary Katherine Miller Robertson on February 28, 2022.
Dr. Gene was born in Waco Texas on April 23, 1932, to Lester Earl and Lily Faye Robertson. He attended Waco high school and Baylor University. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and interned at the Jeff Davis hospital in Houston. After practicing medicine in Dallas for two years, he moved to McGregor Texas, where he and his brother Dr. Carroll served the community including house calls for almost 4 decades. Additionally, the two brothers established the 100 bed Westview Manor Nursing Home and the first Alzheimer’s care unit in the region.
Dr. Gene possessed a thirst for knowledge. Rising before sunrise everyday he reviewed medical literature, read the Bible in its entirety three times and amassed over 400 lecture series from The Teaching Company including many that he’d reviewed more than once. Beyond learning, golf was his lifelong passion playing iconic courses from Saint Andrews in Scotland to Hawaii to Waco. He followed Baylor University and Dallas Cowboy football with fervor and loyalty. He eventually retired at age 65 to Salado, Texas where he and Mary abided overlooking hole number 5 at Mill Creek.
His survivors include his son, LE Bud Robertson MD, FACP, his daughter-in-law, Deirdre Robertson; his grandson, Christian Robertson, MD, his wife Chantal Robertson, his great grandson Kip; his granddaughter Anna Robertson; his grandson Miles Robertson, his wife, Olivia Robertson; niece, Laurie Robertson, and nephew, Bill Robertson.
A memorial service will be held at Skidaway Island Methodist Church on October 11, at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salado United Methodist Church or the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, Texas — both organizations close to his heart.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Pam Gaudry, Thrive, Comfort Keepers, and Hospice Savannah for their compassionate service during this final chapter.
And if you ever hear thunder rolling across the sky, just smile — it’s Dr. Gene teeing off in heaven and scoring another hole-in-one.
What an incredible man!! We are praying for all of you!! Lee
- Lee Huggins , Savannah , Ga
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
- Marvin Aids, Rincon, GA
What an amazing man, a life well lived! My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
- Jane Patricia Harte , Savannah , Georgia
What an incredible man that lived a life helping others. The Robertson family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Allens
- The Allens, Savannah, Georgia
A candle has been lit!
Prayers for the entire family .
- Susie van der Glas , Kernersville , NC
Dr Bud, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this said time.
- Kim Dixon, Savannah, GA.
Bud, was thinking, fondly, about your dad earlier this morning. May his memory always be a blessing!
- Doug & Harriet Brodie , Tulsa, OK
Dr Genes hugs were the best part of my day. He always had the best smile, laugh and always up for a chat. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
- Brittany marshall, Savannah, GA
Buddy, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet dad. Him and your uncle were near and dear to so many in McGregor. Prayers for you and your family.
- Kathy Williams Coffman, Gatesville , TX
My Sincerest Sympathy To All The Family and Friends. He not only was a Great Dr. But He was a Great Man. He knew me before I was even born and treated me and my family until he left McGregor. I thought of him a lot over the years and remembered all the memories made. He and Dr. Carroll both were family. He will be greatly missed.
- Donna Wehrmann Goff, McGregor , Tx
My condolences and prayers to all family and friends that loved him. Treasure the memories. We are never ready to lose them.
- Doris Humphrey, Guyton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 11:00 am on Sat, October 11, 2025
- Skidaway Island Methodist Church
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54 Diamond Causeway (map)
Savannah GA 31411 - 912-598-8460