David Roberson
David Lewis Roberson, 78, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at his childhood home at Reelfoot Lake.
Graveside services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Brother Matthew Tippit officiated.
Pallbearers were Josh Roberson, Porter Roberson, Sawyer Roberson, Randy Shane Roberson, Anthony Roberson and Colton Quick.
Honorary pallbearers were Larry White and Jeremy Seals.
Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
David requested that in lieu of flowers or gifts that memorials be make to The Gideons International.
David was born Jan. 12, 1948, in Tiptonville, son of the late Buddy and Stella (Mathis) Roberson. He married his childhood sweetheart, Donna Hayes Roberson, on June 7, 1969. She preceded him in death April 30, 2024. David worked in the family business from 1966 to 2011 with his late father, Buddy, and his brothers, Randy and Terry, at Reelfoot Lumber Company and was the owner of Roberson Camper Lots on Reelfoot Lake. He served on the founding board that was responsible for bringing 911 to Obion County. As a Gideon since 1972, David conducted over 500 services in all denominations across three states. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Union City and a former member of Wynnburg Baptist Church and had served as a deacon at both churches. David was a lay witness for 34 years preaching the gospel in over 700 churches in 15 states. David served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ his entire life spreading the gospel to thousands.
He is survived by two daughters, Alicia Tippit and husband, Kelly, of Reelfoot Lake and Kristi Davis and husband, Brad, of the Shawtown community; one son, Dave Roberson of Reelfoot Lake; two brothers, Randy Roberson and wife, Daphne, and Terry Roberson and wife, Mary Nell, all of Union City; seven grandchildren, Matthew Tippit and wife, Molley, of Huntingdon, Marli McMillin and husband, Caleb, of Union City, Mayci Hogg of the Shawtown community, Masyn Claire Roberson of Reelfoot Lake, Maggie Edwards of Troy, Claire Harrison and husband, Alex, of Union City and Hayden Davis and wife, Mallory, of Memphis; and four great-grandchildren, Caleb McMillin of Union City, Kate Collins Tippit of Huntingdon and Isla Harrison and Eden Harrison, both of Union City.
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