Richard Wayne Roberson, age 71, of Bellmead passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday July 30, 2019 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel With Pastor Jeff Stinson officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Waco. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Monday, July 29, 2019 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Tony McRae, Jarrod Richard, Jeff Vasser, Bill Riddings, Ronnie Bartoskie, and David Stinson. Honorary Pallbearers are Sam Stinson, Terry Richard and Lawrence Kirkpatrick. Ricky was born in Mexia, Texas. The oldest son of Thomas and Lois Roberson. Ricky worked at General Tire for 17 years. Soon after he graduated top of his class from TSTI's Electronic & Computer Technology programs in 1991. He then had a career with AT&T for over 17 years, retiring late 2012. Ricky was preceded in death by his oldest daughter Claudette Richard, parents Thomas and Lois Roberson. Survivors include Brenda Roberson his wife of 52 years, his daughter Tracy McRae and husband Tony of China Spring, son-in-law (always) Jarrod Richard of Hewitt, granddaughters Brittany and Christina McRae, one great grandson Aiden, siblings; one brother Randy Roberson and his wife Janet of Lumberton, two sisters Judy Roberson of Hewitt and Myra Parr and her husband Jimmy of Yoakum. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Church of the Redeemed, 4300 Orchard Ln. Waco, Tx. 76705. The family would like to thank Providence Hospice for their heart felt care.