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for Mel Roberts
Jimmy Gaffney
December 26, 2020
What’s up dad, I know you and mom is up there chilling and you coaching God’s baseball team, Love you two, and miss you two much, love your son Jimmy aka Billyboy
Marc Roberts
December 22, 2015
You will Forever Live On As One Of The Greatest People And Uncle I Have Ever Known You Tought Me So Much Before You Passed I Know You And My Dad Are Looking Down On Me And Forever Watching Over Me And My Brothers And The Rest Of The Fam. I Still Remember When You Told Me You wanted To Play Me In Basketball But We Never Got To Play.....Forever In My Heart. Soul And My All...Love You Unc...Till We Meet Again!!
Jimmy (billyboy) Gaffney
March 3, 2013
Pops what going on just think about you, I google your name and got a chance to read about your career, and it was very impressive, and their was your stats and all, you were the best father ever, LOVE you so much
Jimmy Gaffney
October 23, 2011
Love you POPS your son Jimmy
SON JIMMY
March 3, 2011
Wuzs up dad, LOVE YOU!
Jimmy Gaffney
August 5, 2010
Wuz up POPS, just think about you and missing you, looking at some old pictures, you are miss. LOVE YOU, your son
Adrienne MoskalyWilson
September 2, 2009
It is 2 years since you left us. Never a day goes by that we don't think of you. Prayers for Lisa & Jackie, your daughters, & all others whose lives you brightened.
Adrienne, Steve & Rade
Adrienne MoskalyWilson
September 2, 2008
It has been one year that you, our dear Mel, have been absent from our lives here on earth. We seek comfort in believing that you are seeing and knowing all the joys that heaven offers.
Our prayers go out to your children & those who loved you.
With great love & admiration,
Adrienne, Steve, & Rade
Team's special tribute to our Mel, Thanks!
August 15, 2008
Adrienne MoskalyWilson
June 24, 2008
As the months pass our family misses you more & more. I still have your picture on my desk and it's a constant reminder of your kindness & love.
Always,
Adrienne, Steve & Rade
Lewis Roberts jr.
April 29, 2008
What else can I say, I will truley miss my uncle Mel. Thanks for the great times your oldest nephew
Jimmy Gaffney
February 8, 2008
Mel I LOVE YOU and MISS you much,your son Jimmy
Carlos, Sherry & C.J. Lee
September 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
We had the pleasure of meeting Coach Roberts this summer as our son C.J. played for the Danville Braves. Coach "Pops" was a great teacher and coach to C.J. and we all feel very blessed to have known him, if only for a short while.
God Bless,
Christopher Roberts
September 8, 2007
The loss of a great one. This loss to my family has hit full circle.
My uncle was a great leader as well as a great person. He will be deeply missed & never forgotton.
I believe that the man upstairs has
taken a leader to coach the team he has in heaven. May God bless you aunt Luci. From Nephew
Mel and Lucille Roberts
September 7, 2007
Mel and his brother
September 7, 2007
Mel & 1st grand daughter Blondzine 1993
September 7, 2007
Rome Braves Fan Club
September 6, 2007
Baseball has lost a father. Many of the boys that have been coached by Mel continued to count on his mentoring after moving up in the Braves organization. Several of our players this year continued to stay in touch with him, saying no one else can help.
Our Sympathies to the Roberts family and everyone he touched.
A very happy Mel & Steve - Feb 2007
September 6, 2007
Diane(Cartee) and Sandy Westmoreland
September 6, 2007
Lucille and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mel. He was loved by many Phillie Fans and the city of Spartanburg. May God keep you and yours in His tender mercies, and give you the strength and courage to carry on.
Gloria Butler
September 6, 2007
Lucille,
I know the pain you are going through! Just take it a day at a time and God will see you through. I will keep you in my prayers. I called earlier. will try again.
Love you.
A loving hug from our Mel - Feb 2007
Adrienne Moskaly-Wilson
September 6, 2007
To my Sweet Mel,
Was it not just a few months ago that I hugged you at my wedding? Words cannot begin to express how much Steve & I will miss you. We will miss your smile, your soft-spoken ways, and your heart of gold.
Rest now my dear friend, and know that those who you TRULY loved will never forget you. Our lives have been forever changed with your passing.
With great sadness,
Adrienne, Steve & Rade
The Danville Braves Booster Club
September 6, 2007
Mel was a great coach to our Danville Braves teams over the past few years. The guys looked up to Mel. He will be missed!! The family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Iseabell Roberts
September 6, 2007
Lucille and Family,
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.
Your Sister in law and Family
Aubrey Gordon
September 5, 2007
Those of you who know him will know that when i say that the Roberts men were great men who would help out anyone at the drop of a hat and Melvin was no different. Although i was just a nephew in law he treated me no different then my Uncle Marshall did. God controls all life and in that we must trust that all life happens for a reason and as long as we know that God is in control we should always follow. Melvin was a great man who accomplished much in his life, but to me he biggest accomplishment was not coaching for the Phillies or Braves, but it was the fact that family was still impotant and never left his life. "Those (like Melvin) who have left their mark on life live forever in our hearts" -Me-
Brian Roberts
September 5, 2007
Dear Aunt Lucille,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Melvin
I will miss him.I love you and Uncle Melvin very much.
Matthew & Marc Roberts
September 4, 2007
To Aunt Molly,
We are sorry to hear about the lost of Uncle Melvin. But we can bet, on one thing, that's for sure. And that is, Uncle Melvin and Dad are up in heaven talking about sports.
Love Always,
Kimberly Trueheart
September 4, 2007
To The Roberts Family,
Sending You Heartfelt Sympathy
Always remember that the Lord is in controll of all things. Even thought Melvin is gone. Just remember you will always have what know one else can take from you. The precious memories that you have shared with Melvin and most of all his great smile.
Think of you
Robert and Elizabeth Chavous
September 4, 2007
To LeRoy, Veronica and the Roberts family,
The Abington Community would like to express our sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved brother Melvin.
Our community was truly blessed to have had an opportunity to nurture and educate such a compassionate man of distinction.
We know that he was heaven sent and we know that he is now heaven bound.
May you find comfort in the caring prayers of others and may you find peace in the memories of your heart.
We encourage you and your family to remain firm on the promise;
"To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven". Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV
Deepest Sympathy,
Robert Chavous,Committee Man
Elizabeth Chavous,Abington School Board Director &
Committee Woman
Lorraine Norman
September 4, 2007
Lucille,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Mel was a special person. I first met Mel "many" years ago when my dad managed the Clowns. Not too many would remember or even know anything about that. My prayers to you and your family.
Yours in Christ,
Lorraine Whitmire Norman
Tom Priddy
September 4, 2007
I got to know Mel when he was coaching the Greenville Braves, and I was proud to call him a friend. Any time I saw him he joked with me that "today's a no-camera day" and I would always tell him that I got special permission to take photos that day. Then we would laugh and I would take my pictures. I always enjoyed those exchanges with Mel, and I think he did, too. I loved thinking up new excuses for taking pictures any time I knew I was about to see him again.
I think the biggest laugh I ever got from Mel was when I handed him my cell phone and said George W. was on speed dial, ready to confirm that I got his permission to take photos that day.
The last time I saw him was at Spring Training this year, and he was as friendly as always. I visited with him last summer in Danville to get his recollections of playing and managing in Spartanburg, and I'm so glad I did. I was unable to find the time to get to Danville this year, so I missed his last season.
It was always clear from talking with his players that Mel was special to them, He not only taught them baseball, but he taught them how to be better people. They won't forget the lessons Mel taught them.
I'll miss him a lot.
Brenda Yoder
September 4, 2007
Mel was the best of the best. Always friendly and smiling and greeting his Greenville Braves fans with a handshake, wave or autograph. He loved coaching and was such a great influence on the players, he will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Paula Roberts
September 4, 2007
Aunt Lucy,
Uncle Mel is gone, but will NEVER be forgotten! You will always be in my prayers, and we are here for you. I love you Uncle Mel:0)
September 4, 2007
Richard Gieselman
September 4, 2007
The young players that were struggling are going to miss you the most. You were one of the greatest teachers I have ever watched.
Lisa Roberts
September 4, 2007
Daddy, I will miss you so much. A big part of my life has gone and I know you want me to stay as strong as you taught me to be. I love you so much daddy! You will live on in me. Rest in peace daddy. It is your time to rest now.
Oldest Daughter,
Lisa
Melvin H. Roberts & LeRoy Roberts..RIP Brother
LeRoy Roberts
September 3, 2007
I Love you Hickey Doo, you will truly be missed alot.
Your Brother..
George Walker III
September 3, 2007
Aunt Lucy,
I will miss Uncle Mel. I Love You! and God Bless You!
Marquis Walker
September 3, 2007
Aunt Lucy,
My prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Uncle Mel will be truly missed.
Sheri Roberts
September 3, 2007
Aunt Lucy,
I am sorry to hear about my dear Uncle Mel. I will miss him dearly. May God continually bless you during your time of sorrow.
Stacey & George Roberts-Walker
September 3, 2007
Aunt Lucy,
May God Bless you during your time of sorrow. Uncle Mel will be truly missed. With many prayers and blessings.
Veronica & LeRoy Roberts
September 3, 2007
To My Sister in law Lucy,
Thanks for all the wonderful things that you did for my brother. May God Keep you and bless you during your time of sorrow.
Arlesia Wilson
September 3, 2007
Molly, my heart is sadden by your lost. I did not get a chance to meet your husband, but i felt like i knew him through you to be a very good person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love you Molly, Geneva, Jackie, and Mrs. Gaffney. Fuzzy
Iseabell Roberts
September 3, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
John Woodring
September 3, 2007
My wife and I are shocked and saddend by Mel's passing. We shared many happy memories at Duncan Park watching the Spartanbug Phillies managed by Mel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Roberts family at this time.
MARCELETTE GRAHAM ROBINSON
September 3, 2007
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST.YOU ALL HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Bill Allee
September 3, 2007
Mel was a class act and we will always cherish his memory as a Greenville Brave.
FRAN BAGWELL
September 3, 2007
LUCILLE (MOLLY) - MEL WAS A GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND TO ALL. I AM SO GLAD I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW HIM. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Curtisteen & Camry Bullock
September 3, 2007
May God Bless The Roberts Family During These Hard Times. Keep Your Hands In Gods Hands.
Earlene Wilkins
September 3, 2007
Lucille,
We are truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are very dear to us and we love you all very much. Just remember to keep God first and he will make everything alright. We Love You! God Bless You!
Love,
Earlene, Euline, Star and Family
Barbara Duncan & Family
September 3, 2007
Lucille & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. The memories of Mel will forever be a part of your heart. His loss is also shared in the lives of those who loved and knew him. May God continue to bless and comfort you.
Tracy Jackson
September 3, 2007
From The grounds crew of the Danville Braves/City of Danville, He will be sadly missed.
LILLIE,PANKIE,DOT,LUCILLE SHAW-PALMER,EDWARDS, STEEN
September 3, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Kevin Wheeler
September 3, 2007
This is a sad time for baseball and spartanburg my prayers go out to his family mel brought my heart back to the game of baseball i was there to see the phillies in that magical season in 88 thanks for all the great things he did for the kids and the great city of Spartanburg we will miss you mel god bless Kevin Wheeler,Spartanburg,SC
William Harmon
September 3, 2007
Mr. Roberts was an inspiration to many. He will be missed. I am blessed to have known him. Rest In Peace Mr. Roberts.
William Harmon
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