Gerald Roberson Obituary

Age - 76

September 11, 2023

Coopersville, MI

Gerald Ray "Gary" Roberson, age 76, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Gary was preceded in death by his father Charles Roberson Sr. and brother Charles "Chuck" Roberson Jr. Gary worked and retired from Keeler Brass in Grand Rapids, MI. He will be deeply missed by his wife Sharon (Bielecki) Roberson; son, Robi (Kendi) Roberson; daughter, Kimberly Timmer; grandchildren, Gavin Roberson, Holly (Nate) Yonker, Sarah (Andrew) Patterson; 6 great-grandchildren; mother, Peggy (Miner) Roberson; siblings Janet Bolthouse, Bill (Chris) Roberson and Tracy Roberson; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and per Gary’s wish there will be no visitation or service. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online at www. cancer. org. An online guestbook may be signed at www. throopfh. com Throop Funeral Home Coopersville, 616-837-8161

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