Dr. James Allen Robberson

Dr. (Doc) James Allen Robberson, DVM, 80 of Fair Grove, Missouri passed away peacefully February 2, 2017 surrounded by family following a long hard fight with cancer. He was born August 8, 1936 to Josephine and James I. Robberson. The Robberson family raised, trained and showed American Saddlebred horses throughout the 1930's, '40s and '50s under the banner of Triple J Farms. After graduating from Central High School Jim attended the University of Missouri -Columbia and graduated in June,1958 with a BS in Agriculture. He was a veteran of the Air Force serving as a Lieutenant during Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis in 1961. Jim continued his education in Veterinary School at MU and during this time he met his wife Eleanor Morgan Robberson. Eleanor and Jim married in June,1963 and celebrated 53 years of marriage in 2016. Jim graduated from Veterinary School in June,1964. Working as a team, Jim and Eleanor moved to Springfield, MO and started a private practice out of their home and mobile truck and later in the '70's built The Equine Clinic on Evans Road. Doc practiced veterinarian medicine in Springfield for over 35 years. He specialized in equine medicine, his knowledge and expertise was highly regarded. Jim's love and care of animals was apparent no matter how sick the patient. His excellent bedside manner with clients is remembered and cherished by everyone. His legacy of hard work and stewardship is seen through the community by the work that his children and grandchildren continue to do. In his spare time Jim ran his own cattle farm and enjoyed his family and grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joseph Vaughan Robberson. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Robberson, sister, Julia D. Robberson, daughters Charlotte McCoy (Scott), Lynn Neidigh (Doug) and their children Cory and Shannon McCoy and Jessica and Jackson Neidigh. Visitation will be at 10:30 am on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo, MO followed by service at 11:00 am. Burial to immediately follow at Bowers Chapel Cemetery, Urbana, MO. The family would like to invite all friends and clients to join us for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 3-5pm at Springfield Riding Club, 5864 S State Hwy NN, Rogersville, MO. Jim was very passionate about youth, education and horses. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Greene County Extension, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807. Please indicate in the memo portion 4-H – Robberson Family. A Memorial Fund has been established at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Checks may be payable to the University of Missouri with the memo section indicating the Dr. James Robberson Equine Memorial Fund. Checks may be mailed to University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Attn: Office of Advancement, W210 Veterinary Medicine Building, Columbia, MO 65211.

Dr. James Allen Robberson

August 8, 1936 - February 2, 2017