Mr. Roberts was born July 25, 1947, son of the late John and Dwanda Roberts. He was a proud graduate of UNC - Chapel Hill and enjoyed everything Tar Heel's. John had worked in banking his entire career. He had lived in Goldsboro, Charlotte, Columbia, SC, Winston - Salem, Clinton, and moved to Oak Island six years ago.
Survivors include his devoted and loving daughter, Margaret Roberts; a soon to be born granddaughter, Jewel Elizabeth Townsend; a sister, Debbie Dickerson and husband Frank; two nephews, Mark Dickerson and Todd Dickerson; many other extended family members, friends, and his cat Roy. He was preceded in death by his wife Susan Roberts.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel. In accordance with the governors executive order as it relates to the Covid -19 pandemic, social distancing and facial coverings will be required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America at https://hdsa.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, NC.