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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Sunrise: May 23, 1921 Sunset: July 10,2011
Marshall Leon Roberts passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011.
He was born on May 23, 1921 in Poughkeepsie, New York to Benjamin Franklin Roberts and Ethel Wood Roberts.
Marshall graduated from Franklyn Technical Institute in Boston, MA.
Marshall served in World War II in Germany, was employed for 12 years at Schatz Bearing Corporation and retired from IBM after 35 years as an electrical engineer. He was a Mason affiliated with Nimrod Lodge No. 96. He served 8 years on the Dutchess County Legislative Board, 6 years on the Dutchess County Youth Board and served as chairman of the Model Cities Finance Committee and on the City of Poughkeepsie Planning Board. He also served as chairman of the City of Poughkeepsie 3rd Ward City Democratic Committee, and in 1989 he was honored with the Black Achiever's Award in politics.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, wife, Loretta Roberts and son, Marshall Roberts, Jr.
He is survived by his children Wanda Abbott of Atlanta, Ga; Eileen Roberts of Poughkeepsie, NY; Michael B. Roberts (Wanda) of Waco, Tx; Vernon Roberts of St. Louis, Mo., and Lisa Roberts of Atlanta, Ga., and stepchildren: Doreen L. Henry, Tina M. Futrell and Cheryl D. Carter of Poughkeepsie, NY, his sister, Shirley L. DeLoatch of Poughkeepsie, NY., several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
There is no cure for life or death, save to enjoy the interval. Marshall did just that.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 18, 2011 from 9:00-11:00am at A.M.E. Zion Church in Poughkeepsie. Services will be held immediately following calling hours at 11:00am.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. If you would like directions or wish to send an online condolence, please visit our website at www.doylefuneralhome.com.
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Donna Johnson
July 19, 2011
To the Roberts Family May God continue to bless and keep you at this time. Your father was a kind man with a great smile and a willingness to help others. Be Blessed Donna M. Johnson
Linda Green-Watson
July 18, 2011
To Wanda, Eileen, Micheal,Vernon and Lisa, I know you have so many wonderful memories of your Father. He lives on in your hearts. I will always remember the mornings I spent in your home. He always made me feel welcome.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you today.
Charlene Goddard
July 18, 2011
To the Roberts Family,
Though I know but one of you, I feel I know the family through the many conversations I have had with Eileen. My sympathy goes out to all of you.
July 16, 2011
My condolences to the family. Mr. Roberts was a man very passionate in his beliefs who gave so much of his energies to his community. We will all feel a bit of the loss.
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Diana Mallory
July 16, 2011
To The Roberts Family,
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Marshall. Please accept my condolences, to all of you. May God bless you at this time for the homegoing of Mr. Marshall Roberts.
Rev. Terri Braxton Green
July 15, 2011
To Vernon and the Roberts family- - we will continue to lift your name in prayer during this time. With our sincerest sympathy, Ricky Braxton & Terri Braxton Green
Annette (Cave) McClinton
July 15, 2011
My deepest condoences to the famiy. I am so sorry for your loss.
Darren Braxton Sr.
July 15, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JOYCE JACKSON
July 15, 2011
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE MARSHELL ROBERTS FAMILY. FROM JOYCE JACKSON & DAVE HENDERSON &FAMILY
Lee Reed
July 15, 2011
the family have my pray
God Bless
lee reed
Nellie Mann
July 15, 2011
My deepest condolences on the passing of your father/brother. He will be sincerely missed and warmly remembered by so many of us.
Lorraine Parker
July 15, 2011
Wanda, Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Tootsie
Ray Watkins
July 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Marshall Roberts. May he rest in eternal peace...
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