Obituary of Arthur Leon Roberts

Arthur Leon Roberts, 88, husband of Betty Jean Landress Roberts, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Prince George Healthcare. Born on May 21, 1926, in Dyersburg, TN, he was a son of the late Arthur N. Roberts and the late Mary Allen Roberts. Mr. Roberts was US Navy veteran having served as a combat soldier in WWII, was a member of Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church and was in the paper industry for more than 40 years. Mr. Roberts was admired by many in the industry for his skills. He was an encouragement in his children’s lives and never failed in his unconditional love for his family. In the last few years Mr. Roberts enjoyed traveling with his son Mark Roberts and his band. Survivors include three children, Arthur L. “Rick” Roberts, Jr. (Patti) of Philadelphia, PA, Debra N. Roberts (Gary Flowers) of Brokenbow, OK and Mark M. Roberts (Mandy) of Georgetown; nine grandchildren, Joel Roberts, Hannah Puckett, Aaron Smith, Chris Smith, Drew Nesbitt, Sam Nesbitt, Seth Roberts, Matt Roberts and Liam Roberts; 10 great grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Roberts (Wanda) of Charleston and Wallace Roberts (Betty Ellis) of Georgetown; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death a sister, Wilma Bruorton; and a brother, Raymond Roberts. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at First Assembly of God with Rev. Rick Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday at Graham Funeral Home. Graham Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. www.grahamfuneralhome.org