Mr. Ralph Roberson

Mr. Ralph Roberson, age 88 of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at his home. He was born in Little Richmond, North Carolina on October 30, 1921 to the late Samuel and Ellen Franklin Roberson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Roberson was preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Wray Tatum, and 11 siblings: Ida, Effrie, Alice, Lilly and Mallie, Sam, Russell, Chester, Fay, Ray, and Robie. He completed his walk with the Lord at First Christian Church (D.O.C.) in Stuart where he was a member, deacon, trustee, treasurer and custodian. He had retired from Easthampton Rubber Thread in 1980, and thereafter was employed part-time at Farmer's Foods.
Mr. Roberson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Madelene Ziegler Roberson of the home; two sons, Elder Larry (Iris) Tatum, of Cleveland, Ohio and Dr. Houston Roberson of Sewanee, Tennessee; four daughters, Mrs. Elaine (Charlie) Thomas of Stuart, Preacher Sheila (Albert) Thomas of Stuart, Ms. Teresa Roberson of Charlotte, North Carolina and Mrs. Olivia (Kem) Givens of Charlotte; twelve grandchildren, Amanda Holmes, LaDonna Tatum, Christopher Thomas, Gregory Thomas, Derrick Thomas, Cynthia Robinson, Amy Craven, Nekeyda Tatum-Wimbush, Corey Thomas, Angela Tatum, Kimberly Tatum, and Bradley Thomas; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Roberson will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder Melton Roberson and Dr. Roger Hagwood officiating. Burial will follow in Patrick Memorial Gardens. A wake will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.