Corey A. Roberson

Corey A. Roberson, 49, of Donnellson, Illinois, passed away after an accident, on March 12, 2024.

Corey was born on September 20, 1974, in Litchfield, Illinois, to David Allen and Lori Ann (O’Dell) Roberson. He married Julie Ann Browder, at their homestead, on May 30, 2022.

People who knew Corey well describe him as a very serious, quiet, shy, and considerate man. He was very tasked oriented, focused, loving and kind. He could tell a good story that was interesting and informative and could strike up a conversation with anyone at any time. He knew a little bit about everything, which kept his stories fascinating.

He grew up in the area, attended the local schools, and graduated with the Greenville Class of 1993. He went on to advance his education at the Ford Technical Center.

He worked for Ford Motor Company for 28 years, for dealerships near and far. He was a member of the Local District #9 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace.

Corey had many varying interests; he was in the band, Hard Drive, restored old cars and tractors, built model airplane and radio-controlled cars, and put together a model steam engine tractor that he worked on, in one sitting, until it was completed. He was a fan of old school country and 70’s and 80’s rock.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dave.

Surviving Corey are his mother, Lori Littrell of Lesterville, Missouri, wife, Julie (Browder) Roberson of Donnellson, Illinois; children, Kristan (Ashley Wagner) Roberson of Litchfield, Illinois, Ashley (Pedro) Ivery of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Shelby Lynn (James) Davis of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Korey Anne Roberson of Sorento, Illinois; step-son, Brenden (Dilan) Kennedy of Central Texas; and sister, Becky (Josh Bergman) Wheat of Lesterville, Missouri.

Visitation: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm., Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Perfetti-Assalley funeral Home, 201 S. Main St., Sorento, Illinois 62086.

Funeral: Following the visitation at 12:00 pm., with Rev. Rudy Elam, Officiating.

Burial: Sunnyside Cemetery, Sorento.

Memorials may be given at the funeral home, prior to the funeral, or mailed to the American farm Heritage Museum (AFHM,) PO Box 606, Greenville, Illinois 62246, in lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts.

The family has entrusted Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Homes with the ceremonies.

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