Birth date: Jul 21, 1954 Death date: Mar 4, 2012
I do think of Robby quite often, especially when I see old work mates. He was a great manager, a great thinker and best of all, a great human being. I was priviledged to have known and worked with him.##imported-begin##Mike Wray##imported-end##
I will always remember James. He was a joy to work with and assisted me whenever he was in the office...always a smile, too!##imported-begin##Judie McLaughlin##imported-end##
I worked with Robby for many years prior to my own retirement in 2002 from PSNS. He was an excellent manager and supervisor, and was a joy to be around as he possessed a keen wit and wonderful sense of humor. He loved being a hot rodder and made several trips to "Hot August Nights in Reno" to show his own car and see the others on display. He was a kind man and will be missed immensely by friends and family. My condolences to all who knew him.##imported-begin##Mike Wray##imported-end##
Sheila and the entire Roberson family, please accept heartfelt condolences from my wife and myself. I worked with Robbie on only a few jobs but still had the honor to bump into him from time to time at work. He was always smiling, always had a kind or encouraging word for those around him. The attendance at the services on Saturday were a true testament to how well he was respected and loved in both his family life and with his 'second family' at PSNS. Thank you for sharing this time with us. May God give you strength as you move through these difficult days. I hope I can follow the Reverend's challenge for us to all be more like Robbie in my life.##imported-begin##John and Gloria Masters##imported-end##
Robbie my brother....I am so blessed and honored to have been given the gift of being able to have you had you in my life. I am a better man for having known you. Thru all the years, in all the places all over the world, and thru all the stress filled crappy jobs that drove us nuts, your sense of humor, your smile, your compassion, and your friendship was always there. We spent more time together during the years than we did with out families and the bonds formed truly made us brothers....your loss is an especially tough one.
I feel cheated and robbed, my heart is so very heavy and my sadness is huge. I'm struggling with understanding "Why you?" Out of all the scum-bags and worthless pieces of skin out there..why did god have to take you?? The lights burn dimmer throughout the world with your loss and world has lost another great one and a tremendous void has been left.
Seeing you yesterday hurt worse than words can say, but even in death you still had that little sly smile on your face that was always there.
It was my honor yesterday to finally meet the love of your life, Shelia...what a beautiful, wonderful woman...and how she loved you! You were a lucky man to have had her in your life...I know now why you talked about her so much..she is a very special lady.
And your bothers, sister and the rest of your family, what kind and friendly people...I know now why you turned out the way you did.
But Robbie my brother, I am selfish, and your loss confuses and angers me. The only comfort I take from your passing is in hoping that what I have been taught is true and that you are in a far better place and that you are rejoicing in seeing once again your mom and dad, brothers and sisters, and the others that have gone before you. Say hello to my mom and sister for me.
Sleep peacefully my brother...you are gone way too soon...but you will never be forgotten....until I see you again...know that you were loved and that I will miss you.##imported-begin##Jim Castle##imported-end##
I worked with Robby off and on for years. I was so sad to see that he passed. He was such a wonderful person to be around..he will be missed. I lift him up in prayer and his family. May the Lord bring you through your sadness at your loss ..I pray that he is now in the loving arms of our Lord.##imported-begin##Judie McLaughlin##imported-end##
What a wonderful Beautiful ceremony today- Robby you would have been so proud of it all and the huge turn out of folks that showed up for it--You are so loved by so many... Our hearts are so heavy tonight, and there wasn't a dry eye during your memorial. Even your brother from a different mother broke down and cried...Your family is just wonderful and just as beautiful as you are. ROBBY WE LOVE YOU##imported-begin##Debi Castle##imported-end##
It was a great pleasure to have known and worked with such a fine and upstanding individual during my time at the boatyard, from when he was with that group in the Boiler Shop to our time in the Code. He was one of the best, I will miss his smile and that laugh! Heaven has another great soul and we all shall miss him dearly. My condolences to his family and friends, may God bless.##imported-begin##Joe T. Sullivan##imported-end##
I am so deeply saddened to hear of James' passing. I first met him when I was about 3 years old. He and my mother were friends in the early 80's. I have thought of him often over the years, he was always such a gentleman. I remember his sweet black Ford van that he used to drive around, and his colorful jeans. He taught me how to braid on the tail of my "My Little Pony." You are all in my thoughts and prayers, although I haven't seen him in many years, He has popped into my head often, when I heard a song or when I have driven passed the house he lived in off Burwell. What a wonderful Angel heaven has gained. God bless you all.##imported-begin##Charmaine Meigs##imported-end##
I am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed working with Robbie over the years, he sure was a gentleman and had quite a sense of humor that drew people to him. I am so blessed to have known such a man!##imported-begin##Linda Coburn##imported-end##
