Tommie Roberson, Jr.
August 30, 1932 - May 18, 2012
Born: Tuesday Aug 30, 1932
Died: Friday May 18, 2012 Place Of Birth: Spray, NC Place Of Death: Eden, NC Occupation: Retired Miller Brewing Interests: Veteran US Navy Masonic Lodge #136
Tommie Roberson, Jr., 79, of 314 Pervie Bolick Street in Eden,went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 18, 2012 at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held Monday May 21, 2012, 12 noon at First Wesleyan Church with visitation to be held one hour prior to the service from 11 am til 12 at the church and other times at the home. Fair Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Tommie was born August 30, 1932 in Spray, NC to the late Tommie Roberson, Sr. and Myrtle Burchell Roberson. He was a four year veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1951 til 1955. He was a member of First Wesleyan Church and served in various capacities. Tommie was employed many years with Fieldcrest Mills and retired from Miller Brewing Company. He was a member of Leaksville Masonic Lodge #136 and the Rockingham County Beekeepers Association.
Preceding him in death along with his parents was brother, Wilford J. Roberson. Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Rutledge Roberson; daughters, Cathy Chaney and husband Rick, and Teresa Younts and husband Wyatt, all of Eden; sister, Geneva Allen of Eden and brother, Larry Roberson and wife Lib of Winter Haven, FL, grandchildren, Carrie Woods, Jessie and Adam Edwards, Heather and Burton Younts and Hannah Taylor and husband Ryan, great grandchildren, Brianna Hayes, Lilly, Seth and Samara Edwards.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made to www.fairfuneralhome.com
Im so sorry to hear of your loss.I will miss Tommy also I served him coffee every morning for 5 yrs, and I felt like he was family. we all loved him at Nanny Bs.you are in my prayers.God Bless you .
Arletta Stowe
Carolyn, I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Light Strutton
May God wrap his arms around each of you, as you face the days ahead. Tommie was a kind and gentle spirit. Your memories will be your strength. (John 3:16) Larry & Kristie Rorrer
Kristie Rorrer
Teresa and Family, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Craig Thomas
Carolyn, Cathy, and Treasa, my heart goes out to you and other members of the family. We will all miss Jr. at church. I looked for him every Sunday lately. I am so happy he started back. There every Sunday, even when he was not feeling very well. Just remember the precious memories when times get so bad you can't stand it and God will help you through it all. All of you are in my prayers. I love all your family!
Muriel Bryant Caldwell
Sorry to hear about Tommie.He Was a good man and a good friend. I always enjoyed playing golf with him on the Golf Trips.He will be missed greatly.May God Bless You And Your Family. Leon Walker
Leon Walker
God love and comfort you all with solace and sweet memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, "Aunt Neicie"
Denise Glass
Carolyn, Cathy and Teresa and family so very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. My prayers are with you'll for strength and grace during the lonely and empty days ahead. God is there to wrap HIS loving arms around you and embrace you during this time. God is calling His saints home and you know what a reunion they are having.Love you'll and please let me know if I can do anything to help you through this time in life.
Susan G Vernon
May your hearts and lives be filled with the Holy Spirit, the emptiness be filled with the joy you shared with him and the days ahead be filled with hope with his inspiration for life.
Tommy Griffin
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Born: Tuesday Aug 30, 1932
