Joel passed away from this earthly life on Saturday the 9, 2021.
Preceded in death by his daughter Rachel Lynn Roberts, parents James and Bonnie Jones of OKC, OK,
Sister Loneta "Peggy" Berry of OKC, OK and Brother Edward Lee Jones of Del City, OK.
Joel is survived by his wife Nora of Kaufman, TX. They were married 47 years, he loved and adored her.
His daughter, Ladonna Jeanette Roberts-Pratt and husband Mickey, of Stillwater OK
His daughter, Martha Roberts-Kocian of OKC, OK
His son, Joel Ray Roberts, Jr and wife Tiffany of Kaufman, TX
He is also survived by his favorite Uncle Ray and Aunt Jaque Melton of Seminole, OK
He is survived by his brothers, Eddie Jones of OKC, OK, Danny Jones of OKC, OK, and sisters, Mary
Etta Dickens of Maple TX, Bonnie Trent of OKC OK, Robin Humiston of OKC, OK, and Lissa Vickers of Mount Pleasant, TX.
Joel was a very proud Grandfather of 6, Ashley Pratt, Michael Pratt, Kenny Pratt, Austin Kocian, Sean Kocian, Brittany Kocian, 3 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Joel worked at Mastertank and Welding in Dallas, TX and O'Reilly in Seagoville, TX for 20 years until his retirement.
Who is Joel you might ask? He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, and a Cowboy. He was a man with a big heart and would help others, even if he wasn't in position to do so.
Ever heard of the OU Sooners or the term Boomer Sooner? Well lets just say there was never a bigger fan, EVER!
He loved to brag that his granddaughter went to OU and is a Meteorologist. He forgave the next one for going to OSU, ha!
Joel loved to laugh and shake that darn tea glass. He was an encourager to his children. He did not always know how to express love, but we knew we were loved. He always had our best interest at heart. He shaped us into the wonderful people we are today, even if we say so ourselves.
Joel had some famous sayings, "I'll tell you what", "Slap some bacon on a biscuit, your burning daylight", and "I'll call my lawyer"
(That was our favorite) He loved the Lord, His country, and His dogs: Boomer, Ranger, and Ginger.
In the words of Willie Nelson, his favorite artist,
"Turn out the lights, the party's over"
We will see you soon Dad, we love you with all our hearts! Miss you already!
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