Peace, my heart, let the time for the parting be sweet.
Let it not be a death but completeness.
Let love melt into memory and pain into songs.
Let the flight through the sky end in the folding of the wings over the nest.
Let the last touch of your hands be gentle like the flower of the night.
Stand still, O Beautiful End, for a moment, and say your last words in silence. I bow to you and hold up my lamp to light you on your way.
Aw snap!
Love, Ted Jerome Roberson Jr.
Son, I never imagined life without you. Since the day you were born, we have shared a very special bond. Your smile has always brightened my day. Even when you were telling me how to season what I was cooking or showing me you know how to load the dishwasher better than anyone else, your smile always softened my heart and connected us.
Last week, we sat on the patio and talked for hours about your future plans. Little did we know that God knew those plans were different. I thank God for every day He allowed me to be your mom. I will miss your voice saying, “Hey, pretty lady”, and you remembering something you had forgotten and saying or hollering, “Aw snaps”!
My heart is shattered into a million pieces because you won’t be here to be a dad to Trey or to meet your daughter, London, when she arrives.
26 years of memories will stay in my heart forever. I will seek comfort in memories that we have shared of being your mom. I am going to miss you so much, TJ, my baby boy!
Love You Always, Your Mom
As I sit in Heaven and watch you everyday, I try to let you know with signs, I never went away.
I hear you when your laughing, and watch you as you sleep I even place my arms around you to calm you as you weep. I see you wish the days away, begging to have me home.
So I try to send you signs to know you are not alone. Don’t feel guilty you have life that was denied to me. Heaven is truly beautiful, just you wait and see.
So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself, be free. Then I know with every breath you take, you’ll be taking one for me.
Love, Your Loving Dad, TJ
TJ, I truly do not know where to begin. We have always shared a special bond since the day you were born, from me waking you up in the middle of the night walk me to the bathroom and stand outside the door because I was too scared go by myself. TJ, I will hold dearly in my heart our last fun thing we did together, when you, Trey and myself were riding our bikes down the side road together! I am going to miss you so much! O’ what I would give to get another random phone call from you asking me something crazy. Thank you for allowing me to your big sister and for leaving a special piece of you behind to remind me of you everyday! I love you TJ
Love, Your Loving Sister Tia
bond to to together, together! random be you
“I don’t want to be an uncle again.” In 1995, I became an uncle at the age of 5. I also was the ring bearer at my sister’s wedding to Ted. Some way, I associated the task of being a ring bearer as an uncle. Keep in mind, I was 5. Fast forward to 1998, and Showanda tells me, “You are going to be an uncle again”. I immediately thought I was going to be a ringbearer again. Keep in mind, I was only 5, and those were the words my 5 year old self told your mama when she told me she was pregnant with you. I cried because I couldn’t believe Showanda and Ted would make me be somebody’s uncle again. Looking back on it, I can’t imagine my life without them bringing you into it. We were inseparable. We spent whole summers together playing basketball and video games and swimming in y’all backyard. Even during the school year, we had to be around each other on the weekends. Although I always told you your jokes were terrible, you were always the funniest person in the room and made sure the mood was light in any situation. Thank you for allowing me to be your uncle and for giving me something I never had - a little brother. I love you, TJ, and will miss you every single day.
Your Loving Uncle, Reginald (Woo) Bates
Ted Jerome Roberson, Jr., born May 11, 1998 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis TN, peacefully embraced eternal rest on September 7, 2024. Ted, Jr. was the second child born to Ted and Showanda Roberson, a family rooted in love and resilience.
Ted began his early childhood education in the West Memphis School District, where he received his high school diploma.
Ted Jerome Roberson, Jr. professed Christ at an early age at Christ Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart.
Ted enjoyed the company of his family and friends, playing card and board games, eating, and playing basketball. His signature dish as a master chef was fresh, hand cut potatoes to fry as French fries and chicken tenders.
On November 9, 2018, Ted and Kameisha Roberson became the proud parents of Ted Jerome Roberson, III. On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the trumpets resounded, the clouds rolled back and Ted claimed his rightful place in Heaven, having left a lasting impression on all those he loved. Ted, affectionately called “TJ”, had the biggest smile that would warm your heart and brighten up your day.
Ted leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Kameisha Roberson of Memphis, TN; his son, Ted “Trey” Jerome Roberson, III of Proctor, AR; and an unborn daughter, London Dai Roberson of Conway, AR; his parents, Ted, Sr. and Showanda Roberson of Proctor, AR; a loving and devoted sister, Tia Roberson of Memphis, TN; his grandparent, Glenda Rathell; cousin/other mom, Kela Rathell of West Memphis, AR; a special friend, De’Jha Haynes of Conway, AR; God parents, Stacey Wright and Ann White; a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.
Ted was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Victoria Roberson, uncle Bruce Mack, aunt Evelyn Roberson, his maternal great grandparents, George and Everlena Rathell, his grandparent, Raymond Perry.
Sunday, September 15, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Christ Missionary Baptist Church 480 South Parkway East Memphis, Tennessee 38106
Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart, Senior Pastor
Musical Prelude
Processional..............................................................................The Family of Ted Jerome Roberson
Musical Selection............................................................................................CMBC Music Ministry
Scripture Readings: Old Testament..............................................................................................Dr. Chuck Lester New Testament........................................................................................Rev. Angela Dedrick
Prayer..........................................................................................................Pastor Nadolyn Dunigan
Musical Selection...........................................................................................CMBC Music Ministry
Tribute from Cousins.........................................................................Latisha Rathell & Brandis Hill
Tribute from Friend....................................................................................................Jaquez Stinnett
Poem Reading....................................................................................Rev. Angela Mennefield Cooley
Words of Comfort..........................................................................................Pastor Stacy Dandridge
Reflections of Life Video Presentation
Musical Selection...........................................................................................CMBC Music Ministry
Eulogy.........................................................................................................Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart
Committal Rites
Recessional
With a grateful heart, the family of the late Ted J. Roberson Jr. would like to thank everyone who has said a prayer of comfort, sent a message of condolence and performed any act of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. You have helped us during this difficult time. You are loved and sincerely appreciated. May God bless you. Special gratitude is also expressed to Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart and the Christ Missionary Baptist Church Family, the Truist Bank Leadership Team and Reed’s Market. ~The Roberson Family
“There’s No
