Lawrence Roberson

Lawrence Roberson CHESAPEAKE - Lawrence Gary Roberson, 58, of the 1100 block of St. Julian Drive, passed away July 4, 2010 in Southampton County, Virginia. A native of Hemenway, S.C., he was the son of the late Clinton and Willa Mae Roberson. He worked at Dail's Home Center in Franklin, Va., and was a U.S. Naval veteran. He attended Deep Creek Baptist Church. Gary was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his former wife, Deborah A. Roberson; his daughter, Keri Roberson both of Chesapeake; his son, Clifton Roberson and wife Melissa of San Antonio, Texas; his sister, Carolyn McDaniel; and brother, Clinton Roberson Jr. both of Summerville, S.C.; and a grandchild, Mia Roberson of San Antonio. He was predeceased by a sister, Stephanie. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel, with David Zey officiating. The burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.