Buddy was born on May 24, 1941 in Birmingham, AL, to Elizabeth Dempsey and Elbert F. Roberts, Sr. He married Jeanette York Roberts (Jenny) of Central Park in 1963. He attended Ensley High School where he ran track, played football, and held several state records. Buddy continued his track and field career at the University of Alabama. Following college he worked for Western Grain Company and ACIPCO before moving to Hoover, where he opened Buddy’s Auto-Supply and raised his three children.
Buddy is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife Jenny, sister Peggy Little (John, deceased), brother Joel Roberts (Dianne), daughter Melany Pierson (Toby), sons Michael Roberts (Amy) and Mark Roberts (Rebecca), and grandchildren JeanneClare Pierson, Tanner Roberts, Kole Roberts, William Roberts, and Amelia Roberts.
A celebration of Buddy’s life will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 800 Dennison Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., with service at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow at Shades Crest Baptist Church Family Life Center in Hoover. All are welcome to attend. Many thanks to all the caregivers and friends at Brookwood Medical Center.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Roberts family.
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