Colonel John F. Roberson (retired) age 96 was born in Crescent City, FL on 24 November 1914. He passed away on March 29, 2011 at his home in Keystone Heights, FL after several months of illness. On September 23, 1936, Fred married Mable V. McDonald of Ray City, Georgia. They were devoted to each other for 74years. His faith in the Lord was total and unwavering, and his desire that all come to a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was his highest priority. He is survived by his wife, Mable, his four children, and was blessed with fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Fred earned a degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University. As a career military officer, he served with the Army Air Corps until it became the Unites States Air Force. During his service he rose to the rank of Colonel and was assigned throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe. He retired in 1974 to Keystone Heights where he was active in his church, on the golf course and on White Sands Lake where he taught three generations to water ski. The funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in the Faith Presbyterian Church, 2738 SE State Road 21, Melrose, FL 32666 with viewing beginning at 9:30 A.M.. Interment will follow at the Keystone Heights Cemetery. There will be a luncheon reception immediately following the burial at the Faith Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions to be made to the Faith Presbyterian Church or Haven Hospice, 6400 St. Johns Ave. Palatka, FL 32177. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR., KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide