Kenneth Roberson

KENNETH S. ROBERSON, 68, of Decatur, IL passed away at 10:35 A.M. on Friday, July 10, 2015 at McKinley Court in Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1 Bachrach Ct., Decatur, IL. Pastor Doug Bender will officiate. Burial will be in the Macon County Memorial Park in Decatur, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Kenneth was born on August 21, 1946 in Middleton, OH. He was a son of Kennith L. and Wilma (Graham) Roberson. He married Marian Binder on February 15, 1964 in Sullivan, IL.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Marian of Decatur, IL, 2 children, Steven B. Roberson and Andrea R. Aubert and her husband Brian; “adopted son” Charles Smith; his mother, Wilma Roberson all of Decatur, IL; 4 grandsons, Joshua Hollingsead, Brandon, Trevor and Nathan Aubert; 1 great-grandson, Dominick Hollingsead; 3 siblings, Donna Williams and her husband Randy of Decatur, IL, Terry Roberson and his wife Cynda of Cisco, IL and Alan Roberson and his wife Carol of Argenta, IL and his best friend, his yellow lab “Buddy”.

Kenneth was a Plumbing instructor for the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 65 out of Decatur, IL for over 5 years and went on to own and operate West Side Plumbing and Heating in Decatur, IL for over 30 years.

He enjoyed his country home and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandsons.

Memorials may be made to his family.

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