Dave Roberson, 68, of Donnellson, died on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Roberson will be cremated, and a private graveside ceremony will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Sorento. The family has entrusted Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Sorento with ceremonies.
Mr. Roberson was born Aug. 9, 1955, in East St. Louis, the son of Claude and Helen (Fink) Roberson. He married Lori (O’Dell) Littrell on Dec. 26, 1973, in Greenville, and they later divorced but remained lifelong friends. Mr. Roberson worked for many years for 7 Up in St. Louis, and then Eagle Zinc in Schram City. In his retirement, he owned and operated his own carpentry business, D&L Home Remodel.
Mr. Roberson was carefree, happy-go-lucky, and always put his family first. He was a jack of all trades, but especially loved attending rodeos, horseback riding, boating, camping and fishing. Mr. Roberson was a member of the Sorento Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Claude L. “Sonny” Roberson, Jr., Edward Roberson and Daniel Roberson.
Mr. Roberson is survived by his children, Corey (Julie) Roberson of Donnellson and Becky (Joshua Bergman) Wheat of Lesterville, MO; grandchildren, Kristan Walker of Litchfield, Ashley (Pedro) Ivery of Virginia Beach, VA, Shelby Roberson of Virginia Beach, VA, and Korey Ann Roberson of Sorento; and great-grandchildren, Kyleigh, Jase, Zoey, Ryder, Braden and Pedro Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Bond County Humane Society, 2510 S. Elm St, Greenville, IL 62246, or American Cancer Society, PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
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