Obituary of Hosea Timothy Roberson

 

Hosea Timothy Roberson was born January 12, 1923 in Eldorado, Kansas to Samuel and Willa (Fischer) Roberson. 

Hosea completed his primary education in Atchison, Kansas where he met his future wife of 65 years, Delores Majors in 8th grade. They met at Lincoln School and later married in 1947. They were very involved with Bethesda Baptist Church. 

Hosea enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1942, training at Camp Lejune, North Carolina. At that time Black soldiers were trained but not allowed to fight on the front lines. Their camp was known as Montford Point. They eventually were called to the front lines to fight.

Hosea loved his role as a volunteer for the Food Ministry.  He delivered bread to shut-ins and to Bethesda's food shelf for 13 years.

Hosea spent most of his career with Firestone Corporation as a mechanic and later sales/service manager retiring in 1991after 32 years. He continued with ongoing classes attending  the University of Minnesota. 

Hosea was honored in 2022 with the Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a Montford Point Marine.He was also honored by the Minnesota Twins by raising the flag before the game.

Hosea departed this life on May 28, 2023, surrounded by his children and granddaughter. He is preceeded in death by his  parents; son Timothy Ford Roberson; wife Delores Catherine Roberson. Surviving to remember his spirit..Daughter; Joyce K. Roberson Son; Mark H. Roberson; Granddaughter Louisa C. Roberson 

Hosea was also the last survivor of 7 brothers/sisters.

Celebration Location 

Cremation Society of Minnesota 

4343 Nicollet Ave South 

Minneapolis,  MN 55409

612-825-2435

Times:

Tuesday June 13, 2023

Visitation: 8:30-9:30AM

Worship Service; Tuesday June 13, 2023 9:30-10:30AM

Time: 11:30AM Fort Snelling arrival Assembly Area #4

Reverend Arthur Agnew, Pastor Officiating

Psalms 23

Services Entrusted to:

Cremation Society of Minnesota 

4343 Nicollet Avenue South

Minneapolis,  Minnesota 55409

Intermet:

Fort Snelling National Cemetery 

7601 34th Avenue South

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450

612-726-1127

In lieu of flowers the family will accept cards or feel free to donate to Hosea's favorite charities the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or Wounded Warriors Project.

Acknowledgement:

The Roberson family wish to thank Brighton Hospice Care, Veteran's Administration for their care and  kindness. And a huge  Thank-You to Bethesda Church, our family and friends for their love and kindness throughout this difficult time.

The Roberson Family