Bob Roberts, Jr.
July 16, 1925 ~ September 27, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
W.F. “Bob” Roberts, Jr., 82, of 57 Mitchell Avenue, Asheville, died Thursday, September 27, 2007, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
Mr. Roberts was born in Asheville and was a son of the late William Floyd Roberts, Sr., and the late Kathleen Mills Roberts. He served in the Merchant Marines during WW II and participated in the landing at Normandy. He also served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Roberts worked with the NC DOT for more than 30 years before retiring as a state highway inspector. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and he was a devoted family man and avid golfer.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Jane Rogers Roberts; one daughter, Frances Ball and her husband, Keith, of Marietta, GA; five sons, Thom Roberts and his wife, Robin, of Anderson, SC, Joe Roberts and his wife, Becky, of Moncks Corner, SC, Mike Roberts and his wife, Peggy, of Greenville, SC, David Roberts of Greenville, SC, and John Roberts and his wife, Maria, of Coronado, CA; one sister, Martha Donahoo and her husband, Jim, of Dunwoody, GA, and nine grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. John M. Pagel at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the Mass and request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the St. Joan of Arc Church Building Fund, 768 Asbury Road, Candler, NC 28715.
Jane and family. Bob’s wonderful smile and hugs will be missed!
Who will help me keep up with coach K and my Duke basketball team?? Katie
We love you and will look for you Saturday.
Bob’s Family, Bob was a member of the Lee Edwards Class of 43. He makes one of 190 known deceased members of this 408 member class. This Class has never said ‘Goodbye’ and still meets frequently. At a time like this age, health, or any other circumstance the only comfort comes from our Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends. Please know we are thinking of you and hope in some small way it does help to know others do care.
Dearest Jane and family- my heartfelt condolences to you all.
Much love-mary henderson
Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this sad time. I know how difficult it is to let go of a parent… with your faith, each of you will, of course, go on. Remember your dad by sharing and cherishing all your good memories, and smile for him. Also, know that you and your whole family are being held up by countless prayers of comfort at this time. We wish each of you a peaceful heart.
The sincere condolences of the Hawkins Family go out to you. Mr. Roberts was a fine man, and an upstanding citizen of our neighborhood and of our parish community. We know that your loss is hard, and hope that the celebration of Mr. Roberts’ life and good works will provide a platform for your family. Our best to you.
Neil Hawkins and Family
Jane and family’
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Remember the good times and know that he is now in a safe and happy place. Have many good memories of all of you at St. Joan of Arc School and Church.
Dear Jane and family, Our prayers are with you at this sad time. Remember the good times and know that he is now in a better place. I have so many great memories of our youth at your home. The one that makes me smile is our throwing firecrackers out the top window into the road, then oh oh, thats your Dad. I ran! We love you Bob Roberts. God speed.
Hello. Thoughit has been a long time since Bob and I were in school together, I remember him well. Be assured that all of you are in our prayers and that the memories are all good for a great boy/man. Henry May (May’s Market)
Our dear Jane and family,
We are so saddened to learn of Bob’s death. God bless and comfort each and everyone of you. We love you
From the entire Tracy Family. Joe, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Becky, your sons and your entire family. You and your family are an important part of our church family and my family also. We are here for you and know that god is with you in this time.
Our prayers are for Bob, and Jane and their family. He will be missed at our home on special holidays. He was a good friend