of Maumelle, AR
July 9, 1944 - January 8, 2021
Conner Blake Robertson, 76, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021. Conner, known as Blake was born on July 9, 1944 in Helena, Arkansas to David and Dorothy Robertson.
Blake lived a wonderful life full of family and many cherished friends. He attended Central High School in Helena, Arkansas where he was an outstanding athlete. He went on to pursue his dreams while he attended Henderson State University on an athletic scholarship for baseball and track. While there he married his high school sweetheart Alice Wheat. After Graduation they eventually moved back to Helena. Blake was the President of Helena Marine Service for many years and was elected to serve as an officer for the National Waterways Commission. Blake coached many youth sports but his favorite was by far Baseball. He loved and cherished many relationships with families from the ball park while coaching and later in life he continued to watch his grandsons play the game. He was an avid golfer and played as often as he could at the Helena Country Club with some of his most cherished friends. But most importantly, Blake was a servant of God. He was a deacon at the Presbyterian Church in Helena, where he also worked with the youth. After moving to Little Rock in 1983 he was part of the founding members of the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Blake met no strangers, and was constantly making others laugh. He led by example always. His love and devotion to all of his family never went unnoticed. Blake is preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother David Lee Robertson. Blake is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years Alice Robertson, a son Pryor Robertson and his wife Ann, his daughter Pam Shoptaw and her husband David, and 4 Grandsons that he treasured including Brenden Shoptaw, Conner Robertson, Bennett Shoptaw, and Craig Robertson all of Little Rock, Arkansas. Blake also leaves behind his two loving sisters Beth Rhodenizer (Pompano Beach, Florida) and Dot Flanagan (Stuttgart, Arkansas) along with many nieces and nephews that he adored.
Due to Covid a small immediate family graveside service will be held and later a full celebration of his life will be planned. Honorary Pallbearers are Don Cleek, John Lovell, Mike Steelman, Michael Rhodenizer, David Paul Robertson, and Greg Robertson. If you feel led to send a gift in Blake's honor to one of his favorite charities, they are Trinity Presbyterian Church in Little Rock and The American Heart Association.
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44 Condolence(s)
J. Ward
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Blake I came across your burial today. Thank you for letting me sit with you for a bit & pray. I enjoyed reading about your life & look forward to meeting you in the afterlife.
Bennett Shoptaw
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
I remember you used to be the in the 1st spot every single day to pick me up from school. With pops it was nothing but the best, ever. He was the most serving and selfless person i knew, I have learned so many things from you. I love you
Leslie Sims
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Alice, I am so so sorry that I am just finding out about Blake. I totally understand what you’re going through and I also know there are no appropriate words of comfort to offer you at this time. And I do know that you are being held tightly in the arms of God as you navigate this dark journey. Prayers coming your wayðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Curtis Jeffries
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Alice, Dot, Pryor and Family,
My deepest sympathies to each of you in your loss of Blake. May your memories soon turn from sadness to memories of his joyful life. God bless you and your family.
Curtis Jeffries
Margaret Henson
Friday, January 15, 2021
Pryor and family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Carolyn Pounds McCarty
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Alice So Sorry Prayers for you and your family
Debbie McCuin
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Pam and family!
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all and I’m praying for comfort in the days ahead!
Love you!
Talph shelden
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Our family condolences.
Nancy Lee
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I am saddened by the news of Blake's death.
He and his family were a big part of my childhood. I have very fond memories of the 8th street gang.
I know that he struggled with many health issues.
May he rest in peace.
I love you and wish you all peace
June E Mckinneyi
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
June Juengel McKinney
Linda Kendrick
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Prayers for Blake’s family.
Linda Halbrook-Smith
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
My memories of Blake are full times when he showed his true colors of being a gentle man. Yes, that is a perfect word for him. I think of lot of summer evenings at the ballpark. I think of the tenderness he always expressed to Alice. We will miss his presence.
Don and Glenna Cleek
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Sorry for the loss of a long time, great friend. Our best thoughts and sincere prayers for. Alice and family and friends who loved Blake.
Al Martin
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Alice and family, my sincere condolences to each of you in your loss of Blake. I remember so much of his family and the grocery store across from Woodruff Jr High. I ate many sandwiches purchased there for lunch. Sandwiches from Robertson’s were just better. Blake was the shortstop for the Helena Mohawks, and a very good one at that. I thoroughly enjoyed watching him play. Alice, I have loved linking up with you on Facebook and have prayed for both you and Blake daily. You are both special people. May God bless and comfort you and your wonderful family in this difficult time. Much love to each of you.
Marianne Scifres
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Dear Alice and family,
My heart is heavy with the news that Blake's life has ended. He will always live in my memory as treasured part of my life growing up in West Helena. How vivid are the memories of Blake's love of baseball and skill when playing. Incidentally, I remember his writhing in pain at home plate when his nose was broken when he was hit by a pitch gone awry. Also, his parents were such models for so many of us with regard to contributing to the community and ensuring that all of us were safe and well behaved. My parents, Mary and Odell thought the world of all the Robertsons!
With love and gratitude for Blake's life and legacy,
Marianne Scifres
Judy Bosmyer Quattlebaum
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Alice, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have many fond memories of growing up in West Helena with Blake and his whole family.
Peggy Wiggins
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Alice, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. You two were a perfect example of love and devotion. You will meet again. God bless you! ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Wilma Mansfield
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Alice, you and your family have the prayers from so many of us. I pray you can find comfort in the memories that others share with you as well as the ones your family shares. I pray that you will find comfort and peace as God surrounds you with His loving arms for now and for the time to come. Much love to you! Wilma Mansfield
Dara Harmon
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Pryor and family, I am so sorry for your loss.Prayers for you and all the family.
Kay Rose Shurgar
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Alice,
Sending love to you and family. I have so many wonderful memories growing up in West Helen with Blake and all the Robertson family. Their grocery store was a great hangout!
Blake was exceptional “kidâ€, and later as a a husband, father, and grandfather and , of course, friend to so many.
Jerry and I send our deepest sympathies
Herbert hill
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Alice, so sorry for your loss. Blake was a wonderful person. The world is less without him. You and your family are in out hearts and prayers.
Kathy Wooten Hale
Monday, January 11, 2021
Blake was such a kind and gracious man. I have the warmest memories of him and I know how much Blake and Alice loved each other. He leaves family and friends grateful to have had him in their lives.
Sending my love to Alice, Pam, Pryor and their families.
Beverly Patrick
Monday, January 11, 2021
Alice, my heart breaks for you at this time. We all know that Blake is in a much better place. I pray for your peace and comfort and ask that God surround you with His heavenly angels. God be with you.
Beverly
Ann & Bob Lee
Monday, January 11, 2021
Dear Alice, Beth, Dot and family,
So sorry for your loss. I have great memories of playing Little League ball with Blake. Prayers for you.
Bob and Ann Lee
Fran and Don Tate
Monday, January 11, 2021
Alice,
Know that we love you. Your life with Blake has been an example of love and devotion. He was such a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many. Celebrate his life and know that you will be together again and nothing can change that. God’s love and comfort until you see each other again.
Love you,
Fran and Don
Michele Shaw
Monday, January 11, 2021
I have many fond memories from the hours and days spent in your home, as Pam and I navigated college, young adulthood and new motherhood. Blake was so witty. I recall lots of laughter and often asking ‘is he kidding’ His grandsons are so fortunate to have his influence in their lives. Bless you all. Love, hugs and prayers! -michele
Jeep & Judy Denison
Monday, January 11, 2021
Alice, we stand in love and sadness with you and your family as you make this weary and lonely journey toward life without Blake. We have known you both since childhood, have valued our continuous friendship, and have marveled at the depth and strength of your commitment to each other. Blake’s work on earth is finished, but we can picture him already at work preparing a place for your eventual reunion, safe in the loving arms of God. Thank you both for being in our lives, Jeep and Judy Denison
M J and Porter Young
Monday, January 11, 2021
All our love and prayers for this wonderful family and this kind and loving friend.
Know we feel honored to have known and will always cherish this quality of love, this sweet man who made being a gentleman an assumption we wish the world would emulate.
Love,
MJ & Porter
Linda Roberson
Monday, January 11, 2021
Bill and I are thinking of you during this sad time. We are sending prayers your way. Please take care and know your friends and family are there for you!
BILL DENNIS
Monday, January 11, 2021
Blake was loved by all. He was a wonderful father and husband. Bake will be missed by everyone who knew him. Prayers go out to the family and to Alice my dear friend.
Frankie Chadwick
Monday, January 11, 2021
May Blake rest in God's right hand. I am so very sorry for your loss, Sweet Alice, and that of your family.
Beth Rhodenizer
Monday, January 11, 2021
My heart and prayers are with you. Love you
Joyce Donnelly Reese
Monday, January 11, 2021
Dear Alice and family- I hold you in my thoughts and prayers as you walk this path. So many memories of our youth/teen years in Helena & West Helena . I pray for comfort for you all
Rest In Peace Pryor Robertson.
Margie Hornor
Monday, January 11, 2021
Dear Alice & Family, we are all so very sad over your loss of Blake. He was such a wonderful Christian man, husband & father. One of Helena’s very finest. Sending you so much love & so many prayers as we all grieve with you at this very sad time.
Michele Quattlebaum
Monday, January 11, 2021
Alice, and family. My heart goes out to each of you. My prayers are with you. I didn't know Blake personally but have heard from others what a good man he was. I know this is a hard time for you but know we are with you in heart and spirit. sending my love. Michele
David Brown
Monday, January 11, 2021
My heart goes out to the family! He was a mentor and example for all who knew him! A great athlete abd family man. Proud to have known him!
Tommy Galloway
Monday, January 11, 2021
Alice,
I first met and remember Blake when I was batboy for the Mohawks. He always treated me like I was his equal. Never talked down to me. I will always remember that. That speaks for what kind of person he was. I'm sorry for your loss and what you are having to go through right now. You and your family will be in my prayers. Hopefully your pain will subside fast.
Tommy
Celia Johnson
Monday, January 11, 2021
Pryor
So sorry for your loss,
We learn how to go on without them,but they stay alive in our hearts...
DONITA VADEN
Monday, January 11, 2021
All that was spoken or thought of regarding Blake was positive and how much others thought of him. In sports and all walks of life. He will be remembered as a gentleman in the broadest meaning of the word. His wife and entire family will remember him with a smile as will all of us who knew him.
Kay Slaughter
Monday, January 11, 2021
Alice, I am sending love and prayers for you and the children.
Russell Taylor
Monday, January 11, 2021
Rest my friend in the present of the lord and savior Jesus Christ
Jim Mayer
Monday, January 11, 2021
ALICE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS . BLAKE WAS ALWAYS A GREAT GENTLEMAN AND FRIEND TO ALL THAT KNEW HIM. HE WILL BE ISSED BY ALL. JIM& DIANE MAYER
Bliss West Baxley
Monday, January 11, 2021
Alice and Family, my heart is breaking for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I love you dearly.
Love,
Bliss
Xxoo
Cynthia Finley Griffith
Monday, January 11, 2021
Babysitting for Blake and Alice was one of my first jobs. We lived in same neighborhood in West Helena as I grew up and kept both Pryor and Pam until they moved to Little Rock but have kept up with them all over the years. Blake was a wonderful man husband and father and grandparent. He will be missed and I am sure he heard your race is over and welcome home my faithful child when he got to heaven. Praying for you guys as you continue on here on earth with his Legacy in mind. God bless and hugs