Libby, Montana
Gilbert Roberts Jr.
Gilbert P. Roberts Jr., 63, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Mountain View Manor in Eureka.
He was born on March 17, 1947, at Patterson, New Jersey, the son of Gilbert Pratt and Barbara (Hill) Roberts Sr. He grew up in New Jersey and moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, when he was 11 years old. He played viola in the orchestra at Albermarle High School. He formed a band with his brother Emerson named The Invaders. He played bass and wrote two songs for their record album, "On The Right Track". He attended college at the University of Virginia graduating in 1968 with a degree in Biology, developing a fondness for frogs.
He loved to travel, had been throughout Europe, and climbed the Himalaya Mountains. He settled in Paris for several years, playing guitar in the Metro. Upon returning to the United States he worked in the telecommunications industry on the east and west coasts until retiring. He enjoyed traveling, music, and playing guitar. He had been in Mountain View Manor for four years. He was preceded in death by his father
Survivors include his mother, Barbara Roberts of Eureka, Montana; three brothers Emerson Roberts of Eureka, Craig Roberts of Maryland, and Keith Roberts of Virginia; eight nieces and nephews; and cousins, Bruce and the Reverend Pattiann Bennett of Eureka.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Eureka.
Memorials may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church or to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Eureka.
Arrangements are by Schnackenberg and Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
The members and supporters of the Albemarle High School Alumni Association were very sorry to hear about the passing of Gilbert Roberts. It is always sad to lose a member of the Albemarle family, and we offer our condolences to his family and friends.
January 10, 2011
Great times with the Gilbert family and with the Invaders. I can only hope all of our lives keep moving to peaceful places as Gilbert's surely has. I have so many great memories of our times together and think of them often. Love to you all, family and friends in kind.
October 07, 2010
Uncle Gilbert made me laugh - even this summer! Our son, Drake (Emerson's grandson), was lucky enough to know him, and, like Gilbert, makes music and is fond of frogs! We will miss him.
Trudy Jo Roberts-Leask
October 05, 2010 | Franklin, NH
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
With sympathy, Gay Beitzel Longley
Charlottesville, Virginia
October 03, 2010
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
With sympathy, Gay Beitzel Longley
Charlottesville, Virginia
October 03, 2010
your light will keep burning in our hearts forever.
gloria roberts
October 02, 2010 | Laguna Niguel, CA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
GLORIA ROBERTS
October 02, 2010 | SARASOTA, FL
My love and prayers to the family,
of my former husband Gilbert Roberts.
You were the greatest, kindest, fun loving, adventurous, hardest working
man I have ever known.
Such a loving person, miss so much. My family sends their love from Tucson, AZ. Our hearts are so sad, but our
precious memories are forever.
Gloria Roberts
October 02, 2010 | Sarasota, FL
I am sorry to learn of Gilbert's passing. He was the first student I met as an eight grader and a good friend through all our years at Albemarle High. He was a talented musician and he had a great sense of humor. My thoughts are with his mother who was always welcoming and kind to all of Gilbert's friends.
Bill Bishop
October 01, 2010 | Charlottesville, VA
