John Willie Roberts

Mr. John Willie Roberts was born on March 29, 1952 to the late Queen J. Roberts and the late James Reynolds of Claxton, GA. He graduated from Evans County public school and entered the Air Force on October 6, 1971. He joined Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church at an early age. John was devoted to his family and he loved to fish, hunt and participate in sports, especially football. He also had a great love for dogs.

He was preceded in death by his mother Ms. Queen Roberts, father Mr. James Reynolds, his son John Maurice Roberts (Ressee), brothers Paul Roberts and Jimmy D. Roberts.

After an honorable discharged from the Air Force as a military policeman, he moved to Fort Pierce, FL to live his life. John worked for Southern Film Extruder until his health failed.

He leaves to mourn his memories a loving wife Mrs. Virginia C. Roberts; two sons Dexter Roberts (Chantel), Artavious Roberts and daughter Amber Roberts; four sisters Geneva Thomas, Pecola Hall, Marvenio Williams and Mae Eva (Rev. Roberts Edwards) all of Claxton, GA; one brother Jessie (Jackie Roberts) of NC, five grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

To all of the nonbiological children of John Willie Roberts, he loved all of you as his own, you are not step-children. You are his children because he loves you as his children.

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