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Gerald Dwayne Roberson

1947 - 2014

Gerald Dwayne Roberson obituary, 1947-2014, Arlington, TX

BORN

1947

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy.

Arlington, Texas

Gerald Roberson Obituary

Gerald Dwayne Roberson, 66, Marine, husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Arlington. Service: Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Interment will be 9:15 a.m. Friday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Lane B. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Mayfield Road Baptist Church, 1701 E. Mayfield Road, Arlington, with the Rev. Bobby Bridges officiating. Gerald was born Sept. 26, 1947, in Wichita Falls to Ray Calvin Roberson and Marjorie Nell Montgomery Roberson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for two tours in Vietnam. Gerald was a second-generation retiree from Six Flags Over Texas. He was an active and proud member of Mayfield Road Baptist Church. Survivors: Wife of 45 years, Linda Roberson; daughter, Angela Hansen and her family; sons, Cody Roberson, Kyle Roberson, Kevin Roberson and their families; mother, Marjorie Roberson; sister, Dottie Haag; 10 grandchildren; and numerous family, extended family and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Apr. 2, 2014.

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April 7, 2014

So sorry for Gerald's passing. He and my sons played together when they were younger and stayed at his house during the day. Fond memories of his family.
Anella Sanders Janes

April 5, 2014

Never met Gerald but loved him as a brother. Had many a laugh with him on the internet. A great man - a huge loss. Bless him and all of his family.
Proud to have known him, Tom (Wz)

Billy Williams

April 3, 2014

Gerald and I were friends for 54 years.We went thru our teen years together sharing good times and not so good times.I will miss him. My Friend,we will meet again some day.

April 3, 2014

I wish I had the right words- just know that we care. Our prayers are there for you and the family.
Ellen and Jessica

April 3, 2014

Semper Fi and rest in peace, Marine. Marc & Julie Emmick

April 2, 2014

I remember Gerald from our days in school. I always liked him! I share your grief. May God comfort your soul.

Ella McGovern

April 2, 2014

So sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. Ella Jo Colliflower McGovern class of 66

Beverly Ford

April 2, 2014

Linda, please know that you are in our prayers. I know Gerald will be truly missed. Love you, Bev & Chuck Ford

April 2, 2014

Semper Fi Gerald

Karen Payne Cornett

April 2, 2014

So sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. My deepest sympathy to the family.

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013

Apr

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Mayfield Road Baptist Church

1701 E. Mayfield Road, Arlington, TX

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Interment

9:15 a.m.

Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery

Dallas, TX

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Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013

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