Robert Wayne Roberson, 77, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday night, August 27, 2024, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.
Born in Screven July 13, 1947, he was raised in Mershon, but spent most of his adult life in Blackshear. A 1965 graduate of Patterson High School, he joined the United States Army shortly after, serving during the Vietnam War. After returning to the States, he went into cabinet building with his brother-in-law, Darrell, as well as working for the Georgia Department of Transportation as an appraiser, from which he retired after many years of service. Known as a “Jack of all trades,” he could fix anything, as well as being a successful pecan farmer. He was a proud, coffee mug-toting member of the Hardee’s Breakfast Club. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, as his family was his pride and joy. He was of the Methodist faith.
He was a son of the late Dennis and Monteen Bennett Roberson. He was also preceded in death by both of his brothers, Doyle Darrell Roberson and Dennis Ray Roberson.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Cheryl Tuten Roberson, Blackshear; 3 sons, Casey (Jennifer) Roberson, Nick (Alyson) Roberson, all of Blackshear, and Nathan (Alicia) Roberson, Valdosta; two sisters-in-law, Sue (Darrell) Thomas, Blackshear and Sandra (Thomas) Pearce, North Augusta, SC; brother-in-law, Abe (Darlene) Tuten, Blackshear; five grandchildren, Ansley, Joshua, Brooks, Bennett and Stella and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 3-4 p.m. Friday, August 30, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, August 30, from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Bill Young and the Rev. Isaac Salgado officiating.
A private interment will be held in the Blackshear Cemetery.
The family kindly asks that any Vietnam Veterans that are able to come to serve as honorary pallbearers. Please meet at the funeral home by 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon Street, Waycross, GA 31501 or to the Coastal Georgia Honor Flight, www.coastalgeorgiahonorflight.org.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
