On July 18, 1978 in Houston, Texas, the late Jeffery L. Robertson and Juanita Robertson was blessed with their son Jeffery "Laneil" Robertson, Jr. Laneil attended Cullen Middle School and Jack Yates High. He later accomplished his GED along with some college years.

At a young age, under the leadership of Pastor James E. Grant, Jeff was baptized and accepted Christ, along with his siblings. While on the right path in life, Jeff was employed with Solid Waste Management and also was a loving mentor for The Cheyenne Center, which he loved greatly. Jeffery also loved his family wholeheartedly.

On Monday, July 9, 2018, the Lord called home his son from this world that we know. "Laneil" is preceded in death by his father, Jeffery L. Robertson; both sets of grandparents, Eddie and Mary Robertson and Claude and Thelma Miller. His oldest brother, Tad B. Robertson, his youngest brother, Craig L. Robertson and his nephew, Thomas L. Williams.

Jeffery, better known as "Laneil" leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Juanita Robertson, His only sister, Veronica N. Robertson-Kerr (Quincy), his brothers Earl S. Robertson and Greg Robertson; his wife, Nonya Robertson, his children, Jeffery L. Robertson, Jr. (Bam), Jordan Robertson and his baby girl Nikko Robertson. He also leaves, his nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles along with a; host of cousins, relatives and close friends.