Mr. Carl Eugene Roberson

April 17, 1943 – November 5, 2026

Carl Eugene Roberson was born in Granite City, Illinois, and grew up in Crawford County, Missouri, calling Cuba and Steelville his childhood homes. California became his home for the next 60 years. He lived throughout Orange and Riverside counties, with Mission Viejo, California, as his final residence.

Carl joined the United States Marine Corps in May 1962, serving as an aircraft launch and recovery technician and as a military police officer. He served at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina; MCAS El Toro, California; and MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. During the Vietnam War, he served with the 1st Marine Airwing in Vietnam.

Carl worked as an appliance repairman, salesman, and all-around fixer before serving for many years as the maintenance supervisor for Coastline College. He enjoyed bowling, coin collecting, fishing, playing cards, and singing his “little ditties”—never a full song, just snippets of his favorites.

An injury led to early retirement, but it also opened the door to a new adventure: Carl became an avid “treasure hunter.” He enjoyed antiquing, browsing estate sales, and selling on eBay, developing a love for a good find. He was always hoping to discover that rare treasure to tuck away for his children.

Carl is survived by his daughters, Vickie Franks and Sherry (Jon) Scott; his daughter-in-law, Paula; his children’s mother, Diane Roberson; his grandchildren, Lauren (Dedrick), Ian, Autumn, Becca (Will), Mimi (Sunny), and Jasmine; and his great-granddaughters, Anabel and Sophie. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Roberson; his mother and stepfather, Della Mae Humphrey Leach and Robert Leach; and his seven siblings.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:45 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518. In leu of flowers, please consider a charitable donation to DAV (The Disabled American Veterans) or any Veterans organization.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate caregivers, residents, and family members of the La Sierra Boarding House for the wonderful care and comfort they provided to Carl over the past three years and during his final days.