Larry Walter Roberson

Mr. Larry Walter Roberson, age 77, of Blackshear, passed away early Sunday morning (10/26/25) at his residence in Folkston, Georgia.

Born May 3, 1948, in Waycross, he was a son of the late Isaac W. and Nola King Roberson. He lived most of his life in Pierce County and was a 1966 graduate of Blackshear High School. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the University of Georgia, and Penn State University before receiving his license as a fire protection sprinkler fitter. He was a member of Local Union 669 and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Roberson Smith, and a brother, Guy Floyd Roberson.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sharon Pearson Roberson of Blackshear; daughter, Lauren Roberson Klein (husband Casey) of Franklin, Tennessee; son, Zach Roberson (wife Savannah) of Hahira, GA; 2 grandchildren, Andi Roberson and Archie Roberson; brother, Harry Wayne Roberson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and D.R. Sapp of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A funeral service will take place Thursday (10/30/25) at 2 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Beulah Baptist Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening (10/29/25) from 6-8 p.m.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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