Thomas Roberson

Thomas "Ken" Roberson, resident of the Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, departed this island in the sky called Earth for his home in Heaven on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born to Alma and Avery Roberson of Surry and Rockingham counties. He is survived by his wife and lifetime partner, Peggie Lewis Roberson of Salemtowne; two wonderful sons and their families, Joseph Lee and his wife Sonya; grandson, Jonathan Roberson of Cullman, Alabama; and Thomas William and wife Deena Roberson of Dauphin Island, Alabama; brother, Don Roberson of Winston-Salem; uncle, Ted Holyfield of Dobson; and numerous cousins and their families. He was always proud of his 37-year career with the American Red Cross with assignments at Ft. Bragg; Homestead AFB, Florida, the Dominican Republic; Spain; Birmingham, Alabama; Huntsville, Alabama; and Asheville. He was a graduate of Wentworth High School and received his AA from Mars Hill College, his BA from Wake Forest University, his MS from the University of Southern California, his LSW in Alabama, and was a graduate of the Leadership Hunstville, and Leadership Asheville programs. Civic involvement included: the Board of Advisors at Mars Hill University, President of the Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club, Consulting Rosarian Emeritus with the American Rose Society, and Past President of the Rose Societies in Huntsville, and Asheville; and a member of Wake Forest Baptist Church. Following retirement, he volunteered at Salemtowne, Meals on Wheels, the Red Cross, and the Leukemia Society. A gathering of friends and family will be held in Winston-Salem at First Baptist Church on Fifth Street from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. In lieu of flowers, please make your contributions of time or funds with the Red Cross, the Salemtowne Chaplain's Fund, or your favorite charity. Condolences may be sent online at www.salemfh.com.