Clarence Roberts

Clarence Roberts, 78, of Asheville NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 22 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC.

Clarence was born on August 11, 1946 to Nelos and Marie Roberts in the Big Pine community of Madison County.

In 1969 he was drafted by the U.S Army and went to Vietnam. He was awarded several medals for his service. These included The Bronze Star which is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone; the National Defense Service Medal for serving during a time of conflict during the Vietnam War; and the Army Commendation Medal which is awarded for meritorious achievement, service or performance of duty, or an act of courage or heroism.

Clarence was a man of deep faith. His relationship with his Lord was at the center of his life from the time he was a young man. After leaving the Army he pastored several churches before becoming disabled.

Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Roberts, who was the love of his life. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Nelos and Marie Roberts, his sisters, Rosa Mace and Shelby Jean Carver (Bobby), and his brother, Dean Roberts.

He is survived by his sisters, Mary Jo Worley, Judy Fortner (Walter), and Wilma Barnes (Bobby); brothers, David Roberts (Juanita) and Ricky Roberts; and several nieces and nephews.

We would like to express our thanks to the many people who have taken care of Clarence. The medical staff at the VA Hospital were excellent, they were all compassionate and caring. We would especially like to thank Sarah Steiner, his doctor who gave him such excellent care that went beyond anything you would expect from a doctor. She not only gave him medical care, she genuinely showed him love. We also thank his home care people, Kaitlyn Norton and Darlene Luyckx for their care. They brightened his day every time they came especially when they brought Kollins with them.

A celebration of Clarence’s life will be held at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC on Wednesday, November 27 with visitation at 11:30 a.m. followed by a service at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC. The service will be conducted by Rev. Jerry Jamerson which Clarence referred to as “My Friend” and “My Pastor”. We would like to extend our thanks to Jerry for the many visits he paid to Clarence and all of the tomato biscuits he brought for them to enjoy together.

If you would like to do something in Clarence’s memory, donation to Shriners Hospital which he supported or flowers are suggestions.