Kerry Roberts, born to the late Claudina Adams Roberts and the late Clinton Ebenezer Roberts on October 29, 1957 in Scarborough, Tobago. He came with his family to Jacksonville, FL in the mid-1970s, where his father was pastor at Forest Hill Church of the Nazarene.
He left Jacksonville to attend Trevecca Nazarene College in 1976. There he met the love of his life, Oileen, whom he wed in 1981. The couple laid roots in Nashville and began their life together. Kerry graduated Trevecca Nazarene College in 1981 and 1983 with a degree in Biology and Medical Technology.
Kerry began his career as a medical technologist for several labs around Nashville and Meharry hospital. He also worked for the United Parcel Service during this time. In the late 1980s, he was introduced to A. L. Williams which developed into Primerica. This company provided an opportunity to become his own boss. Determined to succeed, he recruited several agents, opened an office, and became a Regional Vice President. He enjoyed being independent and having the freedom to make his own schedule. This, amongst many other reasons, is why he was with the company for more than 30 years.
Vision, determination, and humor were all hallmarks of Kerry Roberts’ life. Outside of raising his own children, he was instrumental in instilling wisdom into the lives of his nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. When he wasn’t joking around and playing, he was asking about plans for the future and giving advice. Kerry was active in encouraging people to go to college and use what they learned to follow their dreams. He never met a stranger and was loved by all. He will be truly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Oileen Roberts; his children, Tiffany Warren (Neal), Rebekah Roberts, and Kerry Roberts Jr.; brothers, Lawrence (Ramona), Clinton Jr.(Elva), Andrew, and Gregory Roberts. He is also survived by his grandchildren Alexander Josiah Warren, Tyrese Kenrick Roberts, and Magdalena Adelaide Warren; his nieces and nephews, Alvin Young III (Donna), Marleni Bruner (Westley), Chris Jones, Benjamin Young II (Erica), Claudina Roberts-Luckerson (Sam), Chris McGill, Justin Roberts (Cherish), Andrea Roberts, Clinton Roberts III, Miracle Roberts, Ve’Dora Roberts, Andrew Roberts, Jr. and several aunts, uncles, great nieces, and nephews.
Kerry was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Clinton Ebenezer Roberts and Claudina Roberts; his sister, Ruth Roberts Jones; and brother, Reuben Roberts.
