He was born on July 28th, 1942, to Wade and Violet Roberts in Switzer, West Virginia. He graduated from Sebewaing High School in Michigan and joined the U. S. Navy. In April 1961, he married the love of his life, Laura Doan. He served for over 21 years, retiring as a Senior Chief. During his time in the Navy, he traveled extensively and enjoyed the different people and cultures he encountered. After retiring he had his own business maintaining rental properties for various realtors.
He loved the Lord and dedicated time to teaching adult Sunday School and served on church boards. He was a member of Ensley Church of the Nazarene and loved to greet new people to the church.
He and his wife Laura were married for a little over 65 wonderful years and had son Brian and daughter Tamara.
He was a devoted husband and father. When his granddaughter Amber came along, he was a devoted Bumpa.
He enjoyed many things such as fishing, collecting coins, and sharing stories of his adventures. What he enjoyed the most was spending time with his family and friends. He loved to make others laugh and was quick to tell a joke and share a smile.
He will be greatly missed by his loving, devoted wife Laura, son Brian, daughter Tamara (Rick Tucker), granddaughter Amber Roberts, sister Carol Hathaway, and many others.
He is preceded in death by his parents Rev. Wade and Violet Roberts.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, October 30, 2026 at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service. A committal service with military honors will follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
