Johnnie B. Roberson, age 80, of Stuart, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was born on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 1943, to the late John Warden and Crystal Fain Roberson. Johnnie graduated from Stuart High School in 1962 and worked for AD Hopkins/LE Hutchens for 29 years and later retired from Moody Funeral Home with over 20 years of service. In 1968 he married Helen Williams, and they had four children. Helen passed away in 2018. Johnnie is also predeceased by two sons, an infant Kevin Brent Roberson (1973) and his twin, Kim Brian Roberson (2020); siblings James Roberson, Ray Roberson, Sr., Gilmer Roberson, Charlene Williams, Shirley Trent, Frankie Roberson and Murray Roberson, Sr.
Johnnie was known for his keen sense of humor, that always prevailed, his willingness to do anything for anyone, and for being a true southern gentleman. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes with his family and life-long friend James Ingle. He was an avid squirrel and deer hunter and had caught citation-sized trout. He also enjoyed riding four wheelers and took pride in his vegetable garden and yard.
Johnnie is survived by his daughter, Pamela (Kevin) Smith of Ararat and his son, Stan (Shannon) Roberson, of Stuart, six grandchildren, Trea (Holly) Nowlin, Jon (Ashley) Nowlin, Dallas Roberson, Melanie (Hylton) Scott, Brooke Roberson and Maria Roberson, a step-granddaughter, Taylor (Timothy) Pruitt, and two great-grandchildren, Rhett Nowlin and Denver Nowlin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Willodean Roberson, Frances Roberson, Opal Hughes, Opal Williams, Sadie Martin, Nancy Hubbard, Clyde Williams, Barbara Morrison and Nash Williams, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral for Johnnie B. Roberson will be held at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Joseph Smith officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Patrick Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at other times at the home of his son on Trot Valley Road. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC c/o of Sally Smith, PO Box 1301, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to his caretakers, Kelsey Martin and Mitzie Wagner, along with the staff on the Memory Care Unit at The Landmark Center in Stuart.
