Robert Earl Roberts Jr. age 93, of Gallipolis, died Thursday January 8, 2015 at his residence. Born July 28, 1921 in Gallia County. He was the son of the late Robert Earl and Callie Mitchell Roberts Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Ruth Wells Roberts they were married for over 69 years, a son, Robert H. 'Bobby' Roberts, 3 brothers, John, Orin, and Loren Roberts, and by 4 sisters, Mary Moore, Irene Wise, Thelma McClure, and Elva Holbrook.
Bob was a World War II Army Veteran, he was awarded a Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Service Cross for his service. He was a retired carpenter, a member of Christ United Methodist church, and a member of the Gallia County Coon Club.
He is survived by a Son, Joe Keith (Cherlyn) Roberts of Bidwell, daughter in law, Sherry Roberts of Gallipolis, 9 grandchildren, Lori Devine, Keith Roberts, Kelly (Greg) Kay, Robert E. (Tamiko) Roberts III, Jennifer McGinness, Jonathan Roberts, Jeremy Roberts, Mandy Wills, and John Wayne Roberts. 18 Great Grandchildren and 13 Great Great Grandchildren. 1 Brother, Glenn (Glenna) Roberts of Gallipolis, and a sister, Sophia (Gordon) Swisher of Rodney.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Tuesday January 13, 2015 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral Home on Monday from 5-8 PM. Military Funeral Honors will be conducted at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail. An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com