Roberson, Harry Alton

Harry Alton Roberson, 91 of Floyd, departed from his earthly life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer & Lena Cockram Roberson; siblings, Freeda (James) DeHart, Estelle (Gilbert) Underwood, and Donald Roberson; son, Timothy Roberson; and grandchild, Matthew Conner.

Harry did several jobs over the years including being a farmer, barber, substitute mail carrier, miller, and he worked for the census bureau. He was a stay-at-home family man. He was happy when he was working on his old tractors and riding on his tractors. He liked to talk to people and trace his ancestry. He served in the Korean Conflict in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary F. “Frankie” Roberson; children and their spouses, Galen Roberson, Douglas Roberson, Tommy Roberson, Karen Reed, Regina and Jesse Cox, and Anita Kaye and Mike Conner; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and sister, Velma Reed.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Bowman and Pastor Murray Agee officiating. Interment will follow in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Friends of Roberson Mill, P.O. Box 262, Willis, VA 24380 or online at robersonmill.org