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Mountain View Today
By the People, for the People
Thomas 'Tom' Robertson, 94, Passes Away
Longtime Mountain View resident and retired Department of Corrections officer dies after 94 years
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Thomas 'Tom' Robertson, a 94-year-old resident of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away on March 5, 2026. Robertson was a member of the Sanctuary Pentecostal Church and retired from the Department of Corrections in 1994 after serving as a Deputy Sheriff in Jefferson and Stone Counties.
Why it matters
Robertson's passing marks the end of an era for the Mountain View community, where he had lived since retiring in 1994. As a longtime public servant, his death is being mourned by those who knew him through his work in law enforcement and his involvement in the local church.
The details
Robertson is survived by two stepsons, a daughter-in-law who was his caregiver, and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons, a granddaughter, and several siblings. Robertson received his education in Perryville, Arkansas and lived most of his life in Lincoln County before moving to Mountain View in his later years.
- Thomas 'Tom' Robertson was born on January 1, 1932 in Casa, Arkansas.
- Robertson retired from the Department of Corrections in 1994.
- Robertson passed away on March 5, 2026 at the age of 94.
- Visitation and funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
- Robertson will be interred at the McGhee Cemetery in Adona, Arkansas on March 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
The players
Thomas 'Tom' Robertson
A 94-year-old resident of Mountain View, Arkansas who was a member of the Sanctuary Pentecostal Church and retired from the Department of Corrections in 1994 after serving as a Deputy Sheriff.
Norma Robertson
Tom Robertson's late wife.
Michael Gibson
One of Tom Robertson's stepsons.
Stephen Gibson
One of Tom Robertson's stepsons.
Angela Gibson
Tom Robertson's daughter-in-law and caregiver.
The takeaway
Tom Robertson's life and service to the Mountain View community will be remembered through his funeral and interment, as family, friends, and former colleagues gather to honor his legacy.
