Robert Wayne Roberson

Mr. Robert Wayne Roberson, 77, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday night, August 27, 2024, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.

Born in Screven, GA on 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.  Mr. Roberson 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 of Blackshear; 3 sons, Casey (Jennifer) Roberson, Nick (Alyson) Roberson, all of Blackshear, and Nathan (Alicia) Roberson of Valdosta; 2 sisters-in-law, Sue (Darrell) Thomas of Blackshear and Sandra (Thomas) Pearce of North Augusta, SC; brother-in-law, Abe (Darlene) Tuten of Blackshear; 5 grandchildren, Ansley, Joshua, Brooks, Bennett, and Stella; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Roberson will be held Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024, at 4:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Young and Rev. Isaac Salgado officiating.

The family will receive friends in the chapel one hour prior to the service.

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 Friday afternoon.

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 is in charge of arrangements.

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