"He shall wear a golden crown."
Father, uncle, brother, hero, dies at age 89.
Our dad passed away on Jan. 22, 2009, neither quietly nor in his sleep. Until recent years quiet and sleep were unavailable since he always had three jobs and the house was full of kids and their friends, neighbors, coworkers, family and servicemen he often brought home for a meal.
Daddy was born July 31, 1919, the second of eight children born to Tommy and Carrie Roberts of San Augustine County, Texas. Having grown up on the farm, he enjoyed a lifetime of camping and hunting. We thought he enjoyed a lifetime of fishing, but later found he just went fishing to make our mother happy.
He spent his formative years in Texas farming, logging and as a member of Roosevelt's Civilian Conservaton Corp. During World War II he entered the army and traineed for combat at Fort Lewis. His expert marksmanship placed him in harms way during the European theatre, winning medals for his actions as he moved from England to France and across the continent to assist in the liberation of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. Upon his return to the states he made the permanent move with his young family to Washington state. Happily, his two brothers and two of his sisters moved to Tacoma with their families also. Returning to work for the government, he managed cold storage logistics succeeding to the top job before retiring with 38 years of service to Fort Lewis, Madigan and McChord.
Meeting the late Bishop E.F. Morris when he first came to Tacoma, he became a lifetime member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Association. Bishop Morris appointed him head deacon and he made the business of the church the centerpiece of his life. After the death of Bishop Morris, he led a small group of saints in founding New Covenant Pentecostal Tabernacle in Tacoma. He continued his service to the association and many houses of worship throughout his lifetime. His exceptional service to God is recounted in The Bishop A.A. Wells Special Honor Award for Outstanding Service, presented June 25, 1998, by the associations' second president in Portland, Oregon.
He always remembered the kindness of the first people he met when he arived in Tacoma as a soldier and extended the same hospitality to other young men and women who were far away from home. Our home was a hub of activity with meal time often including the neighborhood bachelor, band practice in the front room or a sand dance on the carport. His resourcefulness and our mother's expert cooking were known to all. He supplied the church convention meals, spending much of the day in the kitchen, to ensure Christ was well represented to everyone passing through the doors.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lottie Ree Roberts; parents; brothers, L.M. Roberts and Wamon Roberts; and sisters, Virginia Garrett, Molly Garrett and Gladys Garrett. Mourning his passing are we, his six children, J.D. Roberts Jr. of Tacoma; L.J. Roberts (Paula) of Leesburg, Va.; Kathleen Roberts of Santa Fe, N.M.; Lee Roberts of Kirkland, Wash.; Yvonne Giselle Montague (Anthony) of Tacoma; and Constance Branch (William) of Tacoma; sisters, Gracie Garrett Hale of Tacoma and Tommy Sorrels of Lufkin, Texas; nieces and nephews that he dearly loved; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; his caretakers; and dear friends in Jesus.
Viewing was held from 1 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009, in New Tacoma Cemetery. A going home celebration was held at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 in Greater Christ Temple Church, 1926 South "G" Street, Tacoma, with interment to follow in New Tacoma Cmetery.
(Bio info and photos were obtained from his Oregonian obituary dated Jan. 28, 2009)
Father, uncle, brother, hero, dies at age 89.
Our dad passed away on Jan. 22, 2009, neither quietly nor in his sleep. Until recent years quiet and sleep were unavailable since he always had three jobs and the house was full of kids and their friends, neighbors, coworkers, family and servicemen he often brought home for a meal.
Daddy was born July 31, 1919, the second of eight children born to Tommy and Carrie Roberts of San Augustine County, Texas. Having grown up on the farm, he enjoyed a lifetime of camping and hunting. We thought he enjoyed a lifetime of fishing, but later found he just went fishing to make our mother happy.
He spent his formative years in Texas farming, logging and as a member of Roosevelt's Civilian Conservaton Corp. During World War II he entered the army and traineed for combat at Fort Lewis. His expert marksmanship placed him in harms way during the European theatre, winning medals for his actions as he moved from England to France and across the continent to assist in the liberation of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. Upon his return to the states he made the permanent move with his young family to Washington state. Happily, his two brothers and two of his sisters moved to Tacoma with their families also. Returning to work for the government, he managed cold storage logistics succeeding to the top job before retiring with 38 years of service to Fort Lewis, Madigan and McChord.
Meeting the late Bishop E.F. Morris when he first came to Tacoma, he became a lifetime member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Association. Bishop Morris appointed him head deacon and he made the business of the church the centerpiece of his life. After the death of Bishop Morris, he led a small group of saints in founding New Covenant Pentecostal Tabernacle in Tacoma. He continued his service to the association and many houses of worship throughout his lifetime. His exceptional service to God is recounted in The Bishop A.A. Wells Special Honor Award for Outstanding Service, presented June 25, 1998, by the associations' second president in Portland, Oregon.
He always remembered the kindness of the first people he met when he arived in Tacoma as a soldier and extended the same hospitality to other young men and women who were far away from home. Our home was a hub of activity with meal time often including the neighborhood bachelor, band practice in the front room or a sand dance on the carport. His resourcefulness and our mother's expert cooking were known to all. He supplied the church convention meals, spending much of the day in the kitchen, to ensure Christ was well represented to everyone passing through the doors.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lottie Ree Roberts; parents; brothers, L.M. Roberts and Wamon Roberts; and sisters, Virginia Garrett, Molly Garrett and Gladys Garrett. Mourning his passing are we, his six children, J.D. Roberts Jr. of Tacoma; L.J. Roberts (Paula) of Leesburg, Va.; Kathleen Roberts of Santa Fe, N.M.; Lee Roberts of Kirkland, Wash.; Yvonne Giselle Montague (Anthony) of Tacoma; and Constance Branch (William) of Tacoma; sisters, Gracie Garrett Hale of Tacoma and Tommy Sorrels of Lufkin, Texas; nieces and nephews that he dearly loved; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; his caretakers; and dear friends in Jesus.
Viewing was held from 1 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009, in New Tacoma Cemetery. A going home celebration was held at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 in Greater Christ Temple Church, 1926 South "G" Street, Tacoma, with interment to follow in New Tacoma Cmetery.
(Bio info and photos were obtained from his Oregonian obituary dated Jan. 28, 2009)
"He shall wear a golden crown."
Father, uncle, brother, hero, dies at age 89.
Our dad passed away on Jan. 22, 2009, neither quietly nor in his sleep. Until recent years quiet and sleep were unavailable since he always had three jobs and the house was full of kids and their friends, neighbors, coworkers, family and servicemen he often brought home for a meal.
Daddy was born July 31, 1919, the second of eight children born to Tommy and Carrie Roberts of San Augustine County, Texas. Having grown up on the farm, he enjoyed a lifetime of camping and hunting. We thought he enjoyed a lifetime of fishing, but later found he just went fishing to make our mother happy.
He spent his formative years in Texas farming, logging and as a member of Roosevelt's Civilian Conservaton Corp. During World War II he entered the army and traineed for combat at Fort Lewis. His expert marksmanship placed him in harms way during the European theatre, winning medals for his actions as he moved from England to France and across the continent to assist in the liberation of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. Upon his return to the states he made the permanent move with his young family to Washington state. Happily, his two brothers and two of his sisters moved to Tacoma with their families also. Returning to work for the government, he managed cold storage logistics succeeding to the top job before retiring with 38 years of service to Fort Lewis, Madigan and McChord.
Meeting the late Bishop E.F. Morris when he first came to Tacoma, he became a lifetime member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Association. Bishop Morris appointed him head deacon and he made the business of the church the centerpiece of his life. After the death of Bishop Morris, he led a small group of saints in founding New Covenant Pentecostal Tabernacle in Tacoma. He continued his service to the association and many houses of worship throughout his lifetime. His exceptional service to God is recounted in The Bishop A.A. Wells Special Honor Award for Outstanding Service, presented June 25, 1998, by the associations' second president in Portland, Oregon.
He always remembered the kindness of the first people he met when he arived in Tacoma as a soldier and extended the same hospitality to other young men and women who were far away from home. Our home was a hub of activity with meal time often including the neighborhood bachelor, band practice in the front room or a sand dance on the carport. His resourcefulness and our mother's expert cooking were known to all. He supplied the church convention meals, spending much of the day in the kitchen, to ensure Christ was well represented to everyone passing through the doors.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lottie Ree Roberts; parents; brothers, L.M. Roberts and Wamon Roberts; and sisters, Virginia Garrett, Molly Garrett and Gladys Garrett. Mourning his passing are we, his six children, J.D. Roberts Jr. of Tacoma; L.J. Roberts (Paula) of Leesburg, Va.; Kathleen Roberts of Santa Fe, N.M.; Lee Roberts of Kirkland, Wash.; Yvonne Giselle Montague (Anthony) of Tacoma; and Constance Branch (William) of Tacoma; sisters, Gracie Garrett Hale of Tacoma and Tommy Sorrels of Lufkin, Texas; nieces and nephews that he dearly loved; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; his caretakers; and dear friends in Jesus.
Viewing was held from 1 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009, in New Tacoma Cemetery. A going home celebration was held at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 in Greater Christ Temple Church, 1926 South "G" Street, Tacoma, with interment to follow in New Tacoma Cmetery.
(Bio info and photos were obtained from his Oregonian obituary dated Jan. 28, 2009)
Father, uncle, brother, hero, dies at age 89.
Our dad passed away on Jan. 22, 2009, neither quietly nor in his sleep. Until recent years quiet and sleep were unavailable since he always had three jobs and the house was full of kids and their friends, neighbors, coworkers, family and servicemen he often brought home for a meal.
Daddy was born July 31, 1919, the second of eight children born to Tommy and Carrie Roberts of San Augustine County, Texas. Having grown up on the farm, he enjoyed a lifetime of camping and hunting. We thought he enjoyed a lifetime of fishing, but later found he just went fishing to make our mother happy.
He spent his formative years in Texas farming, logging and as a member of Roosevelt's Civilian Conservaton Corp. During World War II he entered the army and traineed for combat at Fort Lewis. His expert marksmanship placed him in harms way during the European theatre, winning medals for his actions as he moved from England to France and across the continent to assist in the liberation of the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. Upon his return to the states he made the permanent move with his young family to Washington state. Happily, his two brothers and two of his sisters moved to Tacoma with their families also. Returning to work for the government, he managed cold storage logistics succeeding to the top job before retiring with 38 years of service to Fort Lewis, Madigan and McChord.
Meeting the late Bishop E.F. Morris when he first came to Tacoma, he became a lifetime member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Association. Bishop Morris appointed him head deacon and he made the business of the church the centerpiece of his life. After the death of Bishop Morris, he led a small group of saints in founding New Covenant Pentecostal Tabernacle in Tacoma. He continued his service to the association and many houses of worship throughout his lifetime. His exceptional service to God is recounted in The Bishop A.A. Wells Special Honor Award for Outstanding Service, presented June 25, 1998, by the associations' second president in Portland, Oregon.
He always remembered the kindness of the first people he met when he arived in Tacoma as a soldier and extended the same hospitality to other young men and women who were far away from home. Our home was a hub of activity with meal time often including the neighborhood bachelor, band practice in the front room or a sand dance on the carport. His resourcefulness and our mother's expert cooking were known to all. He supplied the church convention meals, spending much of the day in the kitchen, to ensure Christ was well represented to everyone passing through the doors.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lottie Ree Roberts; parents; brothers, L.M. Roberts and Wamon Roberts; and sisters, Virginia Garrett, Molly Garrett and Gladys Garrett. Mourning his passing are we, his six children, J.D. Roberts Jr. of Tacoma; L.J. Roberts (Paula) of Leesburg, Va.; Kathleen Roberts of Santa Fe, N.M.; Lee Roberts of Kirkland, Wash.; Yvonne Giselle Montague (Anthony) of Tacoma; and Constance Branch (William) of Tacoma; sisters, Gracie Garrett Hale of Tacoma and Tommy Sorrels of Lufkin, Texas; nieces and nephews that he dearly loved; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; his caretakers; and dear friends in Jesus.
Viewing was held from 1 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009, in New Tacoma Cemetery. A going home celebration was held at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 in Greater Christ Temple Church, 1926 South "G" Street, Tacoma, with interment to follow in New Tacoma Cmetery.
(Bio info and photos were obtained from his Oregonian obituary dated Jan. 28, 2009)
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