ROBERTSON, Neighl - b. January 9, 1944 - d. November 29, 2020

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Neighl Robertson, a lifelong resident of Howard, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2020 at the age of 76 at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Ellsworth, Kansas.  He was born on January 9, 1944 in Eureka, Kansas to Clifford and Betty Robertson.

Neighl grew up in Howard and graduated from Howard High School in 1961.  At the age of 21, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served two years in Korea as a cook for the officers.  Following his honorable discharge, he continued his service in the United States Army Reserve until his discharge on April 30, 1970.  He was employed with Cessn Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas as a welder and retired after 40 years of employment.

Neighl was a member of the American Legion Carter-Rader #0149 Post in Howard, Kansas and the National Rifle Association.  He was a collector of many things, but his true passion was guns and tinkering on Ford vehicles.  He also enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, hunting, fishing, watching movies, putting together puzzles, and watching a variety of sports on TV. 

Neighl is survived by two daughters, Stephanie (Jason) Shockey and Stacie (Warren) Davis; his brother, Melvin Robertson; his sister, Ann (Lyle) Mize; four grandchildren, Charles Orand, Ethan Robertson, Dawson Davis, and Hadleigh Davis; and one great-grandchild, Mila Robertson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Betty Robertson, and Wayne and Neva Davis.

Visitation for Neighl will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  The family will hold a private Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Countryside Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at approximately 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas.  The family asks that if you attend the graveside service, please wear a mask and follow social distancing recommendations.   Memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Carter-Rader #0149 Post and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home.  Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)