Wayne Robertson

MANSFIELD -- Gene Wayne Robertson, 69, died peacefully at his home Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009,, in the company of his loving wife and family members. His adventurous and courageous spirit will be missed by all. In both his professional and private life, Gene was the problem solver.        Services: Private. Memorials: American Hospice, 3124 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas 76140, or American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.  Gene was born Jan. 11, 1940, in Frankfort, Ky., to Charles and Mary Helen Robertson. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum and was the founder and former owner of Texas Appliance & Builders Supply for 22 years. Gene was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Robertson. Survivors: Beloved wife and best friend of 39 years, Ann Robertson; daughters, Elizabeth Fox, Lynn Newberry, Becky Livens and Susan Beauchamp; 12 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Linda Block; siblings, William, Lloyd and Tommy Robertson and Cleo Hamilton, all of Kentucky; and dear friends, Mike, Helosia, Tracy and Sally.