Deacon William (Bill) Roberson died Dec. 16 at the age of 86. Roberson was born Oct. 31, 1934. He taught English at Cullman Junior High School for many years before retiring in 1987. He was ordained a deacon on Aug. 1, 1987. 

Roberson will be remembered as a man of great faith, he was a member and deacon of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cullman.He ministered by visiting the shutins and the elderly. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, Dec. 23. He is survived by his wife, Sybil Juanita Jordan Roberson; daughters: Penny Evans, Cynthia (Kenny) Tubbs and Claudia Frye; sons: William (Kim) Roberson, Jr. and Brian (Felicia) Roberson, Sr.; 18 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.