Sherman Daily Democrat
Sherman, Texas, October 9, 1918 – Wednesday Evening
TOM W. ROBERTS, HIGH SHERIFF OF GRAYSON, HAS PASSED AWAY
HIGHLY ESTEEMED CITIZEN AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVANT DIED EARLIER TODAY.
Thomas Weston Roberts, sheriff of Grayson County, passed away at St. Vincent's Sanitarium in this city shortly after 3 o'clock this morning after a serious illness of less than a weeks duration. Mr. Roberts has been in ill health, however, for about one year, though he had actively discharged the duties of his office during the time. Death resulted from heart trouble.
Funeral services have been announced to take place from the family residence, No. 320 North Cleveland Avenue, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock followed by burial in West Hill Cemetery. Religious services will be conducted by Dr. B. Wrenn Webb, pastor of Grace Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Slagle, pastor of Kay Memorial Methodist church. Services at the grave will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which organization Mr. Roberts was a member. He also belonged to the Woodsmen of the World.
Thomas Weston Roberts was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, on June 3, 1867, being 51 years of age at the time of his death. He grew to young manhood in that state, and on May 8, 1887 was married to Miss Z.V. Rogers, the Rev Frank Messer officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts continued to make their home in North Carolina for about five years, coming to Texas in 1892, or twenty-six years ago. They settled near Whitewright, near which place Mr. Roberts made his home during the greater part of his residence in Grayson county.
Mr. Roberts was a successful farmer by occupation and was called from his home just east of Sherman when he was nominated on the democratic ticket two years ago for the office of sheriff, the first and only political office which he held during his lifetime. Two years ago next month he was elected to the office he held at the time of his death and in the primaries held in July was renominated against opposition for another term of two years. He would have been elected to the office next month in the general election for a second term for two years.
During his tenure of office, he discharged his duties fearlessly and efficiently, and his untimely death will be a distinct loss to the people of Grayson county. He was a man at once admired and feared by the enemies of good order and justice; esteemed and respected by his friends and those who knew him. Before he was elected to public office he was known by his immediate neighbors and friends as a loving father and as a kind husband, successful farmer and law abiding citizen. After coming into public office he made many warm friendships, attested by the popularity shown for him in his re-election to office.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zenia Roberts, and seven sons and daughters, as follows: Miss Ethyle Pauline Roberts, Miss Ora Roberts, Miss Oberia Roberts and Paul Thomas Roberts, all of whom live at home; Sergeant Devere Knox Roberts, who is in France; Mrs. Frocia Lindop of near Pottsboro: and Mrs. Ree Bookout of south of Sherman. Two brothers, John Roberts and Dick Roberts, both of South Carolina and two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Haynes and Mrs. Ella Fisher, both of North Carolina, also survive him. He was a son of William Roberts a pioneer of Wood [Haywood] county, North Carolina. Both of his parents are dead.
The news of Mr. Roberts' death has cast a pall of gloom over the entire community, where he was known and loved. His death has proven a great shock to his immediate family, as the seriousness of his condition was not realized until a few days ago. As stated above Mr. Roberts had been in ill health for about a year, but prior to that time he was a man of vigorous constitution and great activity.
The following pall bearers have been named: H.H. Cummings, county attorney: Judge Dayton B. Steed, county Judge: Judge Ben F. Gafford, county chairman: Allie Noble, county auditor: Marion Shaw, Carl R. Nall, active: Randolph Roberts, Floyd Simmons, A.B. Pardin, Lee Cantwell, Frank Reese, Ross Stark, Henry Zimmerman, R.L. Hannah, Lewis Burleson, W. S Reeves, Dee Burris, D.R. Lewis, J.P. Chumbley, Frank Sloan, E.J. Roberts, H.T. Dunaway, John Webster, G.W. Pope, E.H. Rodgers, Barlow Roberts, C.B. Dorchester, Judge Ben L. Jones, W.F. Hogan, and Ben Montgomery, honorary.
Sherman Daily Democrat
Sherman, Texas, October 9, 1918 – Wednesday Evening
TOM W. ROBERTS, HIGH SHERIFF OF GRAYSON, HAS PASSED AWAY
HIGHLY ESTEEMED CITIZEN AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVANT DIED EARLIER TODAY.
Thomas Weston Roberts, sheriff of Grayson County, passed away at St. Vincent's Sanitarium in this city shortly after 3 o'clock this morning after a serious illness of less than a weeks duration. Mr. Roberts has been in ill health, however, for about one year, though he had actively discharged the duties of his office during the time. Death resulted from heart trouble.
Funeral services have been announced to take place from the family residence, No. 320 North Cleveland Avenue, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock followed by burial in West Hill Cemetery. Religious services will be conducted by Dr. B. Wrenn Webb, pastor of Grace Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Slagle, pastor of Kay Memorial Methodist church. Services at the grave will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which organization Mr. Roberts was a member. He also belonged to the Woodsmen of the World.
Thomas Weston Roberts was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, on June 3, 1867, being 51 years of age at the time of his death. He grew to young manhood in that state, and on May 8, 1887 was married to Miss Z.V. Rogers, the Rev Frank Messer officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts continued to make their home in North Carolina for about five years, coming to Texas in 1892, or twenty-six years ago. They settled near Whitewright, near which place Mr. Roberts made his home during the greater part of his residence in Grayson county.
Mr. Roberts was a successful farmer by occupation and was called from his home just east of Sherman when he was nominated on the democratic ticket two years ago for the office of sheriff, the first and only political office which he held during his lifetime. Two years ago next month he was elected to the office he held at the time of his death and in the primaries held in July was renominated against opposition for another term of two years. He would have been elected to the office next month in the general election for a second term for two years.
During his tenure of office, he discharged his duties fearlessly and efficiently, and his untimely death will be a distinct loss to the people of Grayson county. He was a man at once admired and feared by the enemies of good order and justice; esteemed and respected by his friends and those who knew him. Before he was elected to public office he was known by his immediate neighbors and friends as a loving father and as a kind husband, successful farmer and law abiding citizen. After coming into public office he made many warm friendships, attested by the popularity shown for him in his re-election to office.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zenia Roberts, and seven sons and daughters, as follows: Miss Ethyle Pauline Roberts, Miss Ora Roberts, Miss Oberia Roberts and Paul Thomas Roberts, all of whom live at home; Sergeant Devere Knox Roberts, who is in France; Mrs. Frocia Lindop of near Pottsboro: and Mrs. Ree Bookout of south of Sherman. Two brothers, John Roberts and Dick Roberts, both of South Carolina and two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Haynes and Mrs. Ella Fisher, both of North Carolina, also survive him. He was a son of William Roberts a pioneer of Wood [Haywood] county, North Carolina. Both of his parents are dead.
The news of Mr. Roberts' death has cast a pall of gloom over the entire community, where he was known and loved. His death has proven a great shock to his immediate family, as the seriousness of his condition was not realized until a few days ago. As stated above Mr. Roberts had been in ill health for about a year, but prior to that time he was a man of vigorous constitution and great activity.
The following pall bearers have been named: H.H. Cummings, county attorney: Judge Dayton B. Steed, county Judge: Judge Ben F. Gafford, county chairman: Allie Noble, county auditor: Marion Shaw, Carl R. Nall, active: Randolph Roberts, Floyd Simmons, A.B. Pardin, Lee Cantwell, Frank Reese, Ross Stark, Henry Zimmerman, R.L. Hannah, Lewis Burleson, W. S Reeves, Dee Burris, D.R. Lewis, J.P. Chumbley, Frank Sloan, E.J. Roberts, H.T. Dunaway, John Webster, G.W. Pope, E.H. Rodgers, Barlow Roberts, C.B. Dorchester, Judge Ben L. Jones, W.F. Hogan, and Ben Montgomery, honorary.
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