Robbie was the youngest of three children born to the late Clester Claude Roberson and the late Ida Mae Kimbrell. He was also preceded in death by a son, James Calvin Roberson; a son in-law, Colonel (Ret.) Timothy N. Carey; two brothers, Willie Claude Roberson and Julian Clester Roberson.
Robbie is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Sue Hunter Roberson; his two daughters, Catherine Elaine Carey and Clara Kay Roberson; two sons, Robert Scott Roberson and Jonathan Andrew Roberson (Dana); also a daughter-in-law, Kathy Webb Roberson; seven grandchildren, Amy R. Banks (Shane), Kelly R. Jones (Brad), Christopher Hunter Carey, Rebecca A. Carey, Holly R. Isom (adopted) (Will), Grace I. Roberson, and Samuel J. Roberson; and seven great grandchildren.
Robbie attended Blackshear High School in Blackshear, Georgia. He then enlisted early and served his country with honor in the US Navy during World War II. He was deployed in the South Pacific as a Signalman during most of his enlistment. Robbie was always an active member in the churches he attended. He served in many positions within the church including being a deacon, a church clerk, a choir member, and a Sunday school teacher. He loved his family, friends, and cats. He enjoyed fly-fishing, carpentry, reading, bird watching and calling, and crossword puzzles. Robbie will always be remembered by many for his storytelling, his kind heart, his love of country, and his love of God. He was a member of Kingsland First Baptist Church, 295 E. Chester Street, Kingsland, Georgia 31548.
The visitation and memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Kingsland First Baptist Church, 295 E. Chester Street, Kingsland, Georgia 31548. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM. The memorial service will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM with Pastor Brian Parker and Pastor Rick Brodie officiating. The United States Navy Military Honor Guards will present military honors during the service. A private family inurnment will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsland First Baptist Church Mission Fund or St. Marys Convalescence Center 805 Dilworth St., St. Marys, GA 31558.
For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lords. Romans 14:8
Arrangements are entrusted into the care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. www.edomillerandsons.com
