Kalvin E. Roberson

Kalvin was born on January 15th, 1946. He was the son of the late Everett and Augusta Roberson. Preceded in death by his wife, Karen Roberson, brother, David Roberson, sister, Joan Roth and nephew Richard Roth. He is survived by his brother Charles Roberson (Gail), children: Shannon Roberson, Colleen Graven, Russell Roberson (Deborah), Richelle Draper (Scot), his grandchildren: Christopher Roberson (Danijela), Rebecca Meyers (Adam), Joshua Roberson (Kaci), along with 8 great grandchildren, Tanner Roberson, Adeline Meyers, Jackson Roberson, Olivia Roberson, Victoria Roberson, Judson Meyers, Maddox Roberson and Rae Roberson. He also has 3 nephews, Eugene, Donald and Scott.

Born in Trenton NJ; Kal went to Hamilton East –Steinert High School, class of 65. He later moved to the Ft. Lauderdale, FL area where he eventually met his beloved wife Karen. He was a machine operator for the Tribune, Ft. Lauderdale News for many years. His family moved to Charlotte NC where they were owners/operators of a 37-unit apartment complex until it was sold. In Retirement, he was a van driver in the hospitality industry for various Charlotte Hotels. He loved that job and all the people he met. During the final years, his health declined and he lived with his daughter Shannon who cared for him after a stroke left him permanently disabled.

A faith based member of the Advent Lutheran Church where he loved to sit in the front row, sing and worship along with his church family. He was part of the adventures group and tried to always make the church BBQ and chili supper. The family will always cherish the bond he made with Pastor Ward.

He was warm, friendly, and easy to talk to. Much of the time was spent talking or texting with family and friends. Kal made friends easily and random conversations with strangers often lead to long lasting friendships. He had a completely goofy side where he would pull practical jokes on people and often asked all the pretty women if they wanted to get married. You were a friend of his if he said “Happy Birthday” when it wasn’t even your birthday.

Although he didn’t have worldly possessions, he had a giving heart and went out of his way to help anyone who was in need. It wasn’t unlike him to give away his last few dollars to help one out. One time, he even gave away his shoes. That’s just the kind of man he was. He enjoyed sightseeing and eating his favorite foods following various doctor appointments. He will always be remembered for being kind hearted, humble, compassionate, devoted, a good listener and someone that could get you through a rough time.

Friends may visit from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at McEwen Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Advent Lutheran Church, 8840 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28213. Masks are required at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Advent Lutheran Church.