David G. Roberson II

David Garland Roberson II, born July 11, 1974 to Gail Taylor and David G. Roberson in Durham, NC, died unexpectedly December 27, 2009 in San Angelo, TX, where he was stationed at Goodfellow AFB. He was a Technical Sergeant with the 316th Training Squadron and the Chief of Training.
David joined the Air Force in May of 1994 after attending NCSU for 2 years. He decided he no longer wanted to be known as “Party Dave” and instead, began his journey of hard work, loyalty and determination. After his basic training, he had the privilege of being assigned to the 31st Transportation Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy in November of 2004. He was in Italy for 5 wonderful years and loved every moment there and always wanted to revisit. His next assignment took him to Eielson AFB, Alaska (his actual house address was the North Pole). Here he enjoyed the adventures of outdoor life, experiencing all of what nature had to offer. His last two assignments were in California for four years and Goodfellow AFB since July of 2009.
Dave’s also served in Iraq where he received a safety award for his valor.
Dave’s commitment and career in the Air Force spanned 15 years and was always front and center. But his real passion was bass fishing. He could stay on the water, in a boat, with a jug of water and a fishing rod forever. Through his passion, he created a business and an amazing swim-bait that he designed and handcrafted himself. His motto for his business and his life was “Drop the Fairy Wand and pick up the Big Stick”. In other words, don’t be afraid to go for the real thing!
Dave was a “go to guy” and lived life “out loud”. There was nothing too difficult or impossible for him to tackle. He could find a way to make it happen. His smile, his laugh and incredible sense of humor were a trademark. Life without this wonderful, beautiful human being is almost too hard to accept. But Dave would not want us to be sad. He would want us to celebrate his life and be better people for having known him. We know that if he made a difference in just one person’s life, he would have considered it his most important accomplishment. He was “one in a million”.
Dave was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Melvin and Evelyn Roberson and his stepfather, Ronald Leisure.
Dave is survived by his parents, David and Amy Roberson of Durham, NC and Gail Taylor and Jim Roberts of Wilson, NC; brother, Grant Taylor Roberson, Wilson, NC; sisters, Heather Brown (Jason), Apex, NC, Jayme Daniels (David), Wilson, NC; grandparents, Warren and Joan Taylor, Wilson, NC; uncles, Ret.Col.Alan Roberson and his wife Debra, Alexandria, VA, Byron Taylor, Fred Taylor, Winston-Salem, NC, Glenn Taylor, Topsail Island, NC; nieces and nephews, Taylor Roberson, Zachary Roberson, MacKenzie Roberson, Hayden Roberson, Harper Daniels and James Daniels, Wilson, NC and Wesley Brown and Peyton Brown, Apex, NC.
Last but not least, Dave is survived by his faithful companions that he loving referred to as the “Kids”, Orso, Dea and Lola.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 9, 2009 at Clements Funeral Home, 1105 Broad Street, Durham, NC. Visitation with family will begin at 10:00 am followed by the memorial service at 11:00 am with full Military Honors. A reception will follow at 805 Chalice Street, Durham, NC 27705. For more information please visit www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of David G. Roberson II made payable to Warriors on the Water, c/o Hal Adshire, 509 Rabbit Run Lane, Cameron, NC 28236.
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