Ronald Lee Roberts

Ronald Lee Roberts, 76, of Waynesboro passed away on December 31, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 6, 1943, a son of the late John Martin and Gladys Mae (Leeth) Roberts of Grottoes. “Ronnie” retired as an Engineer from the Waynesboro Fire Department in 1993 after 27 years of service. He spent many years volunteering at the Waynesboro First Aid Crew as a “in house” dispatcher from 1970 until 1980 when the 911 emergency operations center was opened. In 1978 he was awarded Fire Fighter of the year by the Augusta Lions Club. His most enjoyed times were hunting with his longtime friend, Jeff Parrish who also retired from the Waynesboro Fire Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tony Martin Roberts. Survivors include a sister, Joyce “Bunny” Reynolds and husband, Lonnie of Red House, Virginia; son, Donald “Herbie) Roberts and fiancé’ Yvonne W. Cason; daughters, Taylor Laughlin of Waynesboro, Diane Roberts Kelly of Crimora; nephews, Timothy Reynolds of Lynchburg, Martin Reynolds of Drakes Branch, Virginia; nieces, Lynette Layne and husband, J.H. of Appomattox, Virginia, Chrissy Bolton and husband, James of Red House, Virginia, Gail Reynolds Thompson and husband, Dale of Seriville, TN; grandchildren, Tony Cognetti and wife Sarah of Crimora, Johnathan Taylor of Crimora; a great-grandson, Michael Taylor. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a late date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Waynesboro First Aid Crew, 301 West Broad Street, Waynesboro, Va. 22980.