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Harold Roberts

harold roberts

May 8, 1937 ~ October 22, 2025

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Harold Roberts, 88, of Leicester, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

A native of Buncombe Co., Harold was the son of the late Raymond and Julia Frisbee Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Roberts; and former spouses, Esther Jeanette Roberts, Ellen Roberts, and Shirley Gossett Roberts.

Mr. Roberts retired from the NC Department of Transportation, earning distinction for his highway landscape designs. Over the years, he enjoyed beekeeping, deer hunting, restoring old cars, and making transportation trips for Ken Wilson Ford.

Mr. Roberts is survived by his daughter, Pam Roberts; son, Jimmy “Dale” Roberts (Debbie); sister, Mary Taylor; and brother, Kenneth Roberts (Annette).

His family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, Leicester. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the church. The Rev. Allen Rash will officiate. Burial will then follow in the church cemetery.

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Visitation: October 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Union Baptist Church
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748

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Funeral Service: October 26, 2025 3:00 pm

Union Baptist Church
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748

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Burial: October 26, 2025 3:50 pm

Union Baptist Church Cemetery
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748

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  2. We will miss you so very much! What a sweet soul. You always made us feel so special and were a joy to talk to and to be around! Prayers for your family.
    Sara & Lora. Your KWF Family <3

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  3. I miss you already. I’ll miss your laughter, smile and hugs! My days were always brighter talking with you. You’re the kindness and selflessness soul I have known. I’m praying for your family.
    Your South Carolina sweetheart Mary

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  4. I was very sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. He was a very special friend to me working at the NCDOT office. Such a special soul. Sending my condolences to the family.

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  5. “The eternal
    God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you…”
    You will be very missed sweet neighbor Harold! Always so kind and nice sharing a warming smile. Some of my favorite memories are having you help out at the tomato packing house helping me pick out “bad maters” and you coming over to get your Schnauzer‘s few years back when they ran off! First it was Fritz and then Zack.
    May God have you in his Glory!

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  7. I’m so sorry . I just now learned of Harold’s passing. Life is harder as we go. But means Heaven’s sweeter every day. Sending love and prayers Pam and Dale.

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  9. So sad to hear about the passing of Harold. My Mamaw was married to him the last few years of her life and they were so cute together! He was such a great man – so nice and kind. He will definitely be missed. We will be praying for the family.

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