Robert Lee Roberson, 92, Longtime Texas Educator and Rancher, Dies

Roberson taught high school science in Goldthwaite for 15 years and continued cattle ranching until his death.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Robert Lee Roberson, a 92-year-old resident of Waco, Texas, who previously lived in Goldthwaite, Texas, passed away on February 9, 2026, at St. Catherine's Center in Waco. Roberson had a long career as an educator and rancher, teaching high school science for 15 years and operating the family ranch in Mills County, Texas.

Why it matters

Roberson's life and career exemplify the important role that educators and ranchers have played in Texas communities for generations. His dedication to teaching and agriculture reflects the state's deep roots in these industries.

The details

Roberson was born in Mills County, Texas, on November 23, 1933, to Erie D. and Lucile (Moore) Roberson. He graduated from Brownwood High School in 1951 and earned a B.S. in Ag Education from Texas Tech in 1955 and a M.S. in Bovine Genetics from the University of Minnesota in 1957. Roberson worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in New Mexico and Arizona before returning to Mills County to run the family ranch. He taught high school science in the Goldthwaite Schools for 15 years, retiring in 1987 to focus on cattle ranching full time.

Roberson was born on November 23, 1933 in Mills County, Texas.
He graduated from Brownwood High School in 1951.
Roberson earned a B.S. in Ag Education from Texas Tech in 1955 and a M.S. in Bovine Genetics from the University of Minnesota in 1957.
He taught high school science in the Goldthwaite Schools for 15 years, retiring in 1987.
Roberson passed away on February 9, 2026 at the age of 92 in Waco, Texas.

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