Bobby was born at Prosperity, Arkansas, a son of Evert and Martha Roberts. His family moved to Meridian, Idaho when he was six months old. He attended Meridian schools, but completed his senior year, plus an additional year of study, at Elim Bible Institute in Elim, New York.
Following school, Bobby worked for the Bunker Hill lead and zinc refinery at Kellogg, Idaho, until joining the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged from active duty, he remained in the Army Reserves for five years. Bobby worked for Intermountain Truck Lines for about 25 years, during which time he received many awards for safe driving. One of these awards was a gold engraved watch he received in recognition of 20 continuous years of service without an accident. After IML went out of business, he worked for Johnson Music Company, repairing vending machines and equipment until being forced to retire to to illness.
He was a member and supporter of the Meridian Gospel Tabernacle; a member of the Teamsters Union; and the National Rifle Association.
His attitude during his illness and Bobby's unfailing faith in God, even as he faced the end of his life, was an inspiration his family and many friends.
Survivors included his parents; a sister; two brothers; a son; four daughters; four grandchildren; and his first wife, who had remained a friend through the years, especially during his illness.
He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Roberts.
The original obituary was published in the Idaho Statesman in April 1990. It was written by family members and portions of it are used here with permission.
Following school, Bobby worked for the Bunker Hill lead and zinc refinery at Kellogg, Idaho, until joining the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged from active duty, he remained in the Army Reserves for five years. Bobby worked for Intermountain Truck Lines for about 25 years, during which time he received many awards for safe driving. One of these awards was a gold engraved watch he received in recognition of 20 continuous years of service without an accident. After IML went out of business, he worked for Johnson Music Company, repairing vending machines and equipment until being forced to retire to to illness.
He was a member and supporter of the Meridian Gospel Tabernacle; a member of the Teamsters Union; and the National Rifle Association.
His attitude during his illness and Bobby's unfailing faith in God, even as he faced the end of his life, was an inspiration his family and many friends.
Survivors included his parents; a sister; two brothers; a son; four daughters; four grandchildren; and his first wife, who had remained a friend through the years, especially during his illness.
He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Roberts.
The original obituary was published in the Idaho Statesman in April 1990. It was written by family members and portions of it are used here with permission.
Bobby was born at Prosperity, Arkansas, a son of Evert and Martha Roberts. His family moved to Meridian, Idaho when he was six months old. He attended Meridian schools, but completed his senior year, plus an additional year of study, at Elim Bible Institute in Elim, New York.
Following school, Bobby worked for the Bunker Hill lead and zinc refinery at Kellogg, Idaho, until joining the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged from active duty, he remained in the Army Reserves for five years. Bobby worked for Intermountain Truck Lines for about 25 years, during which time he received many awards for safe driving. One of these awards was a gold engraved watch he received in recognition of 20 continuous years of service without an accident. After IML went out of business, he worked for Johnson Music Company, repairing vending machines and equipment until being forced to retire to to illness.
He was a member and supporter of the Meridian Gospel Tabernacle; a member of the Teamsters Union; and the National Rifle Association.
His attitude during his illness and Bobby's unfailing faith in God, even as he faced the end of his life, was an inspiration his family and many friends.
Survivors included his parents; a sister; two brothers; a son; four daughters; four grandchildren; and his first wife, who had remained a friend through the years, especially during his illness.
He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Roberts.
The original obituary was published in the Idaho Statesman in April 1990. It was written by family members and portions of it are used here with permission.
Following school, Bobby worked for the Bunker Hill lead and zinc refinery at Kellogg, Idaho, until joining the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged from active duty, he remained in the Army Reserves for five years. Bobby worked for Intermountain Truck Lines for about 25 years, during which time he received many awards for safe driving. One of these awards was a gold engraved watch he received in recognition of 20 continuous years of service without an accident. After IML went out of business, he worked for Johnson Music Company, repairing vending machines and equipment until being forced to retire to to illness.
He was a member and supporter of the Meridian Gospel Tabernacle; a member of the Teamsters Union; and the National Rifle Association.
His attitude during his illness and Bobby's unfailing faith in God, even as he faced the end of his life, was an inspiration his family and many friends.
Survivors included his parents; a sister; two brothers; a son; four daughters; four grandchildren; and his first wife, who had remained a friend through the years, especially during his illness.
He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Roberts.
The original obituary was published in the Idaho Statesman in April 1990. It was written by family members and portions of it are used here with permission.
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