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Robert Joe Roberson

September 5, 1937 — February 27, 2021

Waco, Texas

On February 27, 2021, Robert Joe Roberson, 83, of Waco, left his earthly body for his Heavenly reward.  Funeral Service will be 10 am, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Brother Roy Marshall officiating.  Full Military Honors will be rendered. Interment will follow at Bible Hill Cemetery in Crawford.  A Visitation with the family will be 4 – 6 pm, Friday, March 5th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Face masks and social distancing will be required.  The funeral will be live streamed on Grace Gardens facebook page.

Robbie was born September 5, 1937 in Crawford, TX to Nathaniel and Lee Anna Roberson. He attended G. W. Carver in McGregor, TX. He confessed Christ at an early age at Live Oak Baptist Church in Crawford. Later in life he was a devoted member of First Woodway Baptist Church in Woodway, TX.

On August 20, 1968 Robbie married Patsy Porter. He served the United States Airforce for 23 years as a computer technician. He was also a VA veteran. Among his many duties Robbie also served side by side with his wife at several nursing homes.

Robbie is preceded in death by his mother, father, stepmother, four sisters, and three brothers. He departed this life February 27, 2021 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, TX.

He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted, loving wife, Patsy; two sisters, Grace Rosemond (Jimmy) of South Carolina, Ginger Roberson of Port Aransas; brother, Bill Roberson (Addie) of Louisiana; five sisters-in-law, Yong Cha of El Paso, Annette Thomas of El Paso, Peggy Porter of Maryland, Linda Porter of Cincinnati, Ohio, Norma Porter of Washington DC; two brothers-in-law, Truman Porter, Jr. (Princess) of Pflugerville, and Raymond Thomas of El Paso; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

You may leave condolences and sign the register at gracegardensfh.com

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Visitation

Friday, March 5, 2021

4:00pm - 6:00 am (Central time)

Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematorium

8220 Woodway Drive, Woodway, TX 76712

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Funeral Service

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematorium

8220 Woodway Drive, Woodway, TX 76712

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Interment

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Bible Hill Cemetery, Crawford

Bible Hill Road, TX 76638

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