Robert was born November 8, 1937, the son of Arnel and Vida C. Netherton of Itasca, TX. Robert worked on the family farm until he left to attend Arlington State (UTA), graduating in 1965, and worked at Texas Instruments for over 30 years.
Robert married Cora Elizabeth Irvin in June 1971. They had one daughter, Kelly, and many others that they claimed as their own.
Robert was a quiet man whose love for his Savior was apparent to everyone he encountered every day. He was a faithful member of his church until his death. Robert received a heart transplant in January 2003 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. That gift gave him 21 extra years to spend with his family, friends, and church family. Robert was the first chairman of the Missions Committee at Richardson East Church of Christ, served as an elder at the congregation, and was on the board of directors for Health Talents International.
Robert is survived by his wife, Beth, and daughter Kelly, both of Lavon; a sister, Mary Proctor Walker of Dallas; sister-in-law Kathy Anderson; niece Nelda (Sid) Turner; nephews Glen (Pam) Proctor, Darrell Anderson, Dale Barrett; 6 great-nieces and nephews and many cousins. He also had many he though of as his own grandchildren: Jordan Harper, Aubrie Sanders, AJ & Phoenix Thomas, Jackson, Addison &William Pollard, Aisha Hamid, Gabriela Mercado; 2 great-granddaughters: Alaiyah & Alaina Anderson.
A Celebration of Life for Robert Netherton will be held on February 10, 2024, at 3 pm at the Wylie Church of Christ, 901 S. Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial donations to be made to Health Talents International, a non-profit close to Bob's heart where he served as a Board Member for many years. https://healthtalents.org or PO Box 8303, Searcy, AR 72145.
In honor of Dad, we also request you consider being an organ donor. You can register and make your wishes known at https://donatelife.net
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Arrangements by Ted Dickey Funeral Home.
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