Charles Vernon Roberts of Hendersonville, Tennessee, was a man of steady service, deep community pride, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. He was born in February 1950 and lived a life marked by professionalism, faith, and leadership.
Charles was the beloved son of Ray Roberts and Amanda Cook. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Lee Darden and Jessie Leonard Roberts.
Charles dedicated 34 years of service to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), building a career grounded in stewardship and public service. Over the years, he served in numerous roles including Student Trainee, Soil Conservationist, District Conservationist, IRM Coordinator, Area Resource Conservationist, Area Conservationist, and Assistant State Conservationist.
A proud lifelong learner, Charles graduated from Bransford High School (Springfield, TN) with honors in 1968, earned his B.S. in Agronomy with honors from Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN) in 1972, and completed additional post-graduate studies from 1978–1980.
Charles was also deeply involved in professional and civic organizations. He was a past member of the Soil and Water Conservation Society of America, a Life Member of the National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees, and served six years as National Treasurer. He also contributed as an Instructor at the National Employee Development Center (NEDC).
His community presence was just as strong. Charles was a member of St. John AME Church, supported alumni and civic efforts through multiple organizations, and served in leadership roles including President of the Bransford High School Alumni Class of 1968 and Chairman of the BHS Alumni Parade for multiple years. He was also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Masonic Universal Lodge #239, and Hason Temple #150 (32° Shriner), along with other service-minded community groups.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, TaJuan Roberts Watson (husband Donald Watson); his granddaughter, Zoey Browder; his sister, Dorothy Bowers; his nieces, Sonja Bowers and Ceretia Turner; his nephew, Jessie Lamont Roberts; his devoted friend, Frankie Brooks; his special neighbors, Richard and Kelly Nave, and Gary Jennings; and a host of relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 16, 2026 at 12 noon in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. James Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Cedar Hill. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 11 AM until the time of service.
Charles Vernon Roberts will be remembered for his commitment to service, his leadership, and the care he showed to those around him-quietly building community, supporting others, and leaving a legacy of integrity and love.
Arrangements entrusted to Robertson County Funeral Home.
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