Billy Donn Robertson, 66, of Newport, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at IU Health West Hospital, Avon, Indiana. He was born the son of Billy Joe and Elizabell {Kelly} Robertson in Clinton, IN, on December 5, 1955. He was united in marriage to Donna Peterson on October 11, 1975. She will miss him dearly.
He will also be missed by his children, Troy (Becky) Robertson of Cayuga and Randy (Marilyn) Robertson of Newport; his grandchildren, Gavin & Megan; his siblings, Steve (Brenda) Robertson, Cindy Sowers, & Glen Robertson; and his stepbrothers, Dan Fortner & Jim Fortner. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Paul; and brother-in-law, Dennis Sowers.
Billy enjoyed being an over-the-road truck driver for many years. When he wasn’t driving his semi, his other hobbies were riding his motorcycle and listening to classic Country. Billy also was a friend to everyone and never knew a stranger. He loved to help people in town when they needed a tractor to do the job. He will be dearly remembered by the many whose lives he touched.
A celebration of Billy’s life will be held at 12:00pm (EST), Friday, October 14, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, DeVerter Chapel, 215 N. Division Street, Cayuga, IN 47928 with Pastor Ramona Trover officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his service on Friday at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Eugene Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in his name to donor’s choice of charity. Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
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