Frank "Dude" Gates Roberts Jr.

The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Frank Gates Roberts Jr. “Dude” 1927- 2017, WWII vet, master of telling tales and the joy of play. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Roberts; daughter, Marchetta Roberts Johnson; son, Frank Gates Roberts III; three grandchildren, Hunter Johnson, Judith Roberts Park, and Sam Gates Roberts; three great-grandchildren, Maren Johnson, Crosby Park, Henry Roberts, and many nieces and nephews. Dude is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Gates Roberts Sr. and Linda Grissom Roberts; grandchild, Matthew Gates Johnson; three brothers, Doyle Roberts, Paul Roberts, and James Roberts.

Dude served in the Navy, was co-owner of Busy Bee Supermarkets with his brothers.

You loved us and made us laugh. They coined the phrase “one of a kind” just for you. We miss you Dad, and will try to pass along your humor and joyful play to those who won’t have the chance to know you.

Pallbearers will be Doug Hall, Bo Doss, Jeff Day, Glenn Hill, Bobby Thomas, Don Thomas, and Daniel Frith.

A visitation service for Dude will be Wednesday, December 13, 2017, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.