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Gary Roberson
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Obit posted by Janet Laubhan Flickinger
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http://www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/
Roberson, Gary, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in
Norman, Oklahoma.
He was born November 3, 1935 in Darwin,
Oklahoma to Merrill and Hattie (Wheeler) Roberson. Gary
moved to Norman in 1949 with his family and graduated from
Norman High School in 1953. He proudly served his country
in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957 and was
stationed in Guam during part of his service. While in the
military, Gary was a weather meteorologist. He married Jerita Reed in 1956 and they were blessed with three
daughters, Marla, Shari and Karen. He served 40 years in
law enforcement with the Norman Police Department, the
Sheriff's Office and the Oklahoma State Bureau of
Investigation. He enjoyed John Wayne movies and country
music and collected eagles and knives. Gary was a self
taught musician playing the guitar, fiddle, banjo and
piano. He loved writing books about his family history and
westerns. He was dedicated to the many cats in his life.
Gary is survived by his very special friend and companion,
Diane Noah; two daughters, Marla Roberson and spouse Gypsey
Teague of Pendleton, SC and Karen Reichert and husband Steve
of Washington, OK; three sisters, Lois Pickard and husband
Bob, Glorena Vela and Marilyn Harmon and husband Jerry all
of Norman; grandchildren, Kris and husband Chris, Angi and
husband Justin, Caleb and wife Becky, Andrea and husband
Steven and Nathan; and four great grandchildren, Kaitlin,
Landon, Shariden and Cassidy; and many life long friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Shari
Todd.
The family would like give a special thanks to Crossroads
Hospice for the wonderful care given to Gary.
Memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 5201 N.
Shartel Ave., OKC, OK 73118. The family will be present for
visitation from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 1, 2011
at Havenbrook Funeral Home.
Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 2, 2011 in
the Havenbrook Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under
the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home. Online
condolences may be made at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com