Robert E. “Bob” Roberson, 72, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 pm August 22, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.

He was born June 5, 1950 in Mount Vernon to the late Donald and Betty (Fisher) Roberson.  Bob is survived by his daughter, Tana Linn Chapman and husband, Craig of Mount Vernon; son, Nathan Lee Roberson of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Taylor Peacock of Orlando, Florida, Lucas Chapman and fiancée, Allison Tucker of Pittsburgh, Illinois, and Nicole Chapman, Devon Roberson, Madison Roberson, and Drake Roberson, all of Mount Vernon; great-grandchild, Treasure Crawford of Orlando, Florida; stepsons, Jimmy Pigg and wife, Kelly of Ina, Illinois and Danny Pigg and wife, Meghan of Mount Vernon; brothers, Rick Roberson and wife, Lou  of Dix, Illinois and Chris Roberson and wife, Angela of Maryville, Indiana; sister, Donna Luketich and husband, John Coulterville, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his former wife, Bonnie (Hammock) Roberson; fiancée, Charlotte Renee Pigg; sister, Cindy Ward; and stepmother, Ann Roberson.  Bob worked in the oil field for many years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and riding horses. He was known for telling great stories. Bob loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A Visitation will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Memorials may be made in Bob’s honor to Hughey Funeral Home to help with expenses. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.