Robert Roberson Obituary

Robert "Sterling" Roberson, Sr. Niceville, FL - Robert "Sterling" Roberson Sr., 75, of Niceville, FL, passed away on July 1, 2017, surrounded by family and his loving companion Mary Blanchet. The relatives and friends of Robert are invited to attend his graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Wilson Cemetery, Awendaw, SC. Robert was born in Charleston, SC, on September 5, 1941, to Charles Sterling Roberson, Sr. and Helen Kathryn Keehan Roberson. He was the eldest of seven children. He is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Betty Creech. He is survived by his four children, Robert Roberson, Jr. of Tempe, AZ, Gerald Roberson (Deanna) of Brighton, MI, Elizabeth Roberson of Boulder, CO, and Jennifer Harrison of Colorado Springs, CO. He also leaves five granddaughters, Jeni Rebecca, Bailey, Alex, Saige and Sydney; two grandsons, Jordan and Nick; and one great-grandchild. Additionally, he leaves behind three sisters, Jewel Browder White of Huger, SC, Carol Riggs (Wilson) of Awendaw, SC, Irene Ritchie (Tony) of Mount Pleasant, SC, and two brothers, Charles Roberson, Jr. (Debra) of Awendaw, SC, James Roberson (Michelle) of Goose Creek, SC and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Robert graduated from Awendaw Elementary and McClellanville High School with honors before he joined the United States Air Force. While stationed in Colorado, he met and married Patricia Armijo. Robert earned a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri. After 20 years of military service, he retired with the rank of Major. Upon retirement, he worked for over 30 years at Eglin, AFB with CSA and TEAS/Jacobs Technology. He was instrumental in building the Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility (GWEF) and led the program there for many years. Robert was a fair and generous person who helped many people throughout his lifetime. He was well known among family and friends for loving to tell stories including those about his childhood and experiences in the Air Force. He had a never-ending sense of humor and loved to spend time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing pool, fishing, hunting and watching sports, as well as, playing Skipbo with his Mom. He was a dedicated horseshow dad and coached a girls' softball team for many years. He always talked fondly about that time in his life. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Mt. Olivet Pentecostal Holiness Church, Doar Road, Awendaw, SC. 29429. J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home, Inc. of Mount Pleasant is assisting the family. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston