Obituary of Ray Garland Roberts
Ray Garland Roberts, age 84 passed away early Tuesday morning, May 23rd at Moses Cone Hospital.
There will be a graveside service Friday May 26th, 11:00am at Lakeview Memorial Park. Lambeth-Troxler Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family.
Ray was born in North Wilkesboro, NC on April 13, 1933 to the late Bransom Henry Roberts and Emerzett Shatley Roberts. He served his country in the US Army Air Corps., and worked for years in the textile industry as a supervisor. Ray loved country music, playing his guitar, spending time with his family and having a great meal.
Surviving are his son Billy Roberts and wife Susan of Greensboro, daughter Pamela Mitchell and companion Keith Bailey of Liberty, NC, brother James Roberts of Gibsonville, NC, sisters Ruby Lewis and Bonnie Shaver both of Greensboro, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death along with his parents are his wife Barbara Louise Roberts, son Bobby Roberts, grandson Bobby Ray Roberts, eight brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be held on Thursday evening at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Home from 6 until 8 pm. Online condolences can be made at www.lambethtroxlerfuneralhome.com.