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Rev. Elvie Lee Roberson, Sr., 91, of Owensboro, entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his home. He was born January 10, 1932 in Drakesboro, KY to the late Arlie and Julia Long Roberson. Elvie worked as a bus supervisor and driver for the Owensboro School System and was a member of Full Gospel Pentecostal Church where he was the pastor since 1975.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Roberson; two sons, Mike Roberson and David Roberson; and a sister, Lois Willett.

He is survived by his children, Robbie Roberson (Teresa), Gail Payne (Phillip), Steve Roberson, Glenn Mason (Lori), and Breanna Barnett; 15 grandchildren, Candis (Hunter), Joshua (Molly), Rebecca, Cory (Katherine), Hunter M., Natulie, Joseph, Kinsley, Jessica, Jennifer (Ryan), Matthew (Charity), Julia Beth (Billy), Trevor, David Joseph, and Misty; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sharon Boone (Reban).                    

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow in Nickel Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.          

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Boulware Mission, 609 Wing Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301.