Daniel J. Roberts

Daniel J. Roberts, Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on February 17, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born on August 8, 1946 in Alexandria, LA to the late John J. and Irene (Lemelle) Roberts. Daniel attended elementary and high school at St. James Catholic School in Alexandria. He was a long time member of St Matthias Catholic Church in Columbus where he enjoyed volunteering his time and efforts. He also spent time fishing and solving word find puzzles. Daniel was employed by Anheuser Busch for 34 years before he retired in 2007. He will be remembered as a loving husband, role model to his grandchildren and as a fantastic and dedicated father who was a strong leader for his family and a stern disciplinarian to his sons and grandchildren, while being the kindest BIG man you will ever meet. He was always a true and loyal friend who was generous with anything he possessed. He enjoyed using jokes and comedic relief for any given situation. Danny's family and friends will miss his company, laugh, strong voice and kind heart. He is preceded by parents and sister Greta Brisco. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diann (Metoyer) Roberts; sons, Daniel J. Roberts, Jr. (lil Danny) and Derrick Michael Roberts (Mikey); grandchildren, Devin M. Roberts, Caleb J. Roberts, Carmen R. Roberts and Jakobe M. Roberts; sisters, Joann LaBomme, Rita Thurman and Lucy Rachel. He is also survived by multiple cousins; 7 nieces and 13 nephews. Special Thanks to Dr. Daniel Melaragno, DaVita Dialysis Centers, Riverside Ohio Health Department, New Albany Skilled Nursing and Wesley Glen Rehabilitation Centers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am Tuesday, February 25 at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Rd, Columbus with a viewing prior to service from 9-10am; Father Tony Davis, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation for Kidney Disease Research and/or St. Matthias Catholic Church.