He was born in Midville, Georgia on March 17, 1937. Edward graduated from Midville High School and received his diploma in 1955. He then married Ruth Roberts on March 31, 1963.
Edward worked as a Marine Carpenter at the Jacksonville Shipyards for 30 years. He was a member of 103rd Street Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter Amy Christine Norman (Steve), sons Edward W. Roberts Jr. and David Baxley Roberts, grandchildren: Timothy W. Grace, Jr., Justin E Grace, Peyton I. Grace, Kaylee C Norman, Savannah R Roberts, Beau B. Roberts, and David Baxley Roberts Jr, and siblings Lynda Brewers and Randy Roberts. He was predeceased by his brother, B.B. Roberts.
In light of the COVID-19 situation, the family will have a private graveside service on Saturday March 28, 2020 in Jacksonville.
Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 is serving the family. Please leave words of comfort and condolences for the family on our online guest register at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com