In 2017, the Robertson clan rallied together to face one of their toughest battles yet. Glenn Durham, a cousin of Korie’s mother, had been fighting cancer for several years when the disease finally overcame him. Everyone was devastated by the loss, but they were all there to support each other through troubling times.
Prayers were a large part of the mourning process for the devout Christian family. Fans flooded social media to show their support for the grieving family. It’s times like these when you see what is probably the best thing about having such a large family — the loving support system is simply irreplaceable.
Little Trump
Going beyond supporting Trump's opinion, Willie is actually close to the former president's family. It should come as no surprise that someone who gave several speeches in support of Donald Trump would associate with his son. Willie and Korie have been known to spend time with Eric and Lara Trump.
Not only did Willie vocally give his support to the campaign, but he also gave financial support in the form of a large donation. In this picture, for example, you can see Willie with Eric and Lara at the 10th Annual Eric Trump Foundation Golf Invitational. The 2016 event was held at Trump National Golf Club Westchester.
Colorful Past
Visually speaking, Al might be the odd one out of the Robertson brothers, since he is the only one who is not sporting a beard that could get tangled in his belt buckle. Al Robertson’s clean-cut appearance may give the illusion that he’s more reserved and collected than some of his family members, but that's just your beard prejudice speaking.
Don’t let that face fool you. Al’s actually got quite a bit of history. These days though, he’s definitely calmed down a bit, which probably has a lot to do with the fact he has since had a couple of kids.
Mr. Robertson’s Neighborhood
The Robertsons are a super tight-knit family, but they’re also an incredibly large family. This conundrum has led to what they fondly refer to as “Robertson Row.” Robertson Row is actually a cul-de-sac of a beautiful neighborhood in Louisiana. There are 8 homes surrounding the entirety of the loop, 4 of which are inhabited by the Robertson brothers and their families.
The other 4 homes are filled with either friends or extended family, hence the nickname for that end of the street. When something so devastating like losing a family member happens, they can come together easily to lean on one another for support.
Heartbreaking Times
Family members took to social media to express their pain and sadness when Glenn Durham’s battle with cancer came to a devastating conclusion. Glenn was a cousin of Chrys Howard (Korie’s mom,) and Korie happens to occupy a house on Robertson Row.
All of the family members on the street (so, the entire street pretty much) came together to support each other after it happened. Chrys and her husband, John, appear on the show as such kind-hearted people, so it’s no wonder that the other family members felt the need to try and lift their spirits up after their loss.