Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Age 85
Bradford Earl Roberts, Jr.
Murfreesboro - Bradford Earl Roberts, Jr., passed away January 24, 2018. He was a native of Murfreesboro, and son of the late Bradford Earl, Sr. and Annie Byrn Roberts. A memorial service will be held Saturday January 27, 2018 at 12 Noon at Calvary Baptist Church, 431 DeJarnette Ln., with Dr. Mark Gregory officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Linda Roberts; daughters, Andrea (Ken) Norberg, and Malinda Roberts Perdzock; granddaughter, Kendra Norberg; sister, Anne Byrn Roberts; brother, Jim Rich (Carty) Roberts; special friend, Stoney Johnson, and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Roberts was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was a youth Sunday School teacher. He was the former president of Southern States Electric Company. He was a 1951 graduate of Murfreesboro Central High School where he played football and basketball and attended Sewanee, where he played basketball, MTSU, and Vanderbilt. He was on the Board of Directors at First Tennessee Bank and was on the Rutherford County Industrial Board.
Mr. Roberts was the founder of junior pro basketball in Murfreesboro and coached girls softball and basketball for many years. He was a camper and counselor at Camp Ocoee in Cleveland, TN for many years. He was also the timekeeper for MTSU football games for decades.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Children's Ministries or the Boys and Girls Club of Murfreesboro.
An online register book is available for the Roberts family at www.woodfinchapel.com.
Sorry for the loss of your love one, may you find comfort in knowing that those who have passed on in death God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
January 23, 2019
We are shocked to hear of Earl's passing. I first met Earl, and Linda) in 1963. He's that kind of person that made you feel like you were a long-time friend, and always treated you just like one; Earl always had a big smile, and made your day brighter just by having talked with or seeing him. Such a fine, fine man and friend.
Bo Pearson
January 29, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN
We sure will miss Earl the Pearl! Much love to all of you ladies.
Kari Norton Batey
January 27, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN
Linda, my heart goes out to you at this time, thoughts and prayers for the family. I'll always remember with fond memories our days when we worked together. Love you, Wanda Phillips
Wanda Phillips
January 27, 2018 | Cookeville, TN
Dear Linda, Andrea, Malinda, and all the Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's love and the love of your family and friends comfort you in your sorrow.
Earl was always so kind to our family at First Baptist Church where we first met him. May God bless you and be with you is our prayer, and give you strength for each new day.
The Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. Job l:21. May you find comfort in...
Carolyn Forrest
January 27, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN
God speed you Home, Cousin Earl. I will always remember our chance meeting in Salzburg, 30 years ago. Thank you for welcoming us into your home and your kind Southern hospitality.
Jim Rickman
January 26, 2018 | Colorado Springs, CO
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Roberts' passing. I was so looking forward to being able to visit him when visiting Mom. Getting to talk with him Monday night made my day! He was still as precious as ever and I am so thankful to have such fond childhood memories of him as I got to grow up in the best neighborhood. Much love to you all and may God overwhelm you with love and peace!
Lauren Turley Ivey
January 26, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN
So sorry to hear of your loss. I always remember Mr Earl from my First Tennessee Bank days. Always had a smile and a kind word. So blessed to have known him.
Marsha Logue
January 26, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN
Linda,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Rely on your faith in God Almighty and the love of your family and friends.
Sincerest condolences.
Judy Cavender
January 26, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN