JEFFREY STEPHEN ROBERTS

My prayers are with the family left behind by my former Birmingham News colleague Jeff Roberts. He passed away too young.
When I needed a photo for a social event that I didn't attend, he always reported back to me with colorful, inciteful observances that really helped me write the Social Scene and Faces columns. He was a loyal friend, always conscientious about his work.

Years have passed since Jeff and I spent time together and I just learned of his passing today. As i walked into a gym Friday night to see my youngest daughter perform in a school talent show, my older was upset before we entered. I asked her did she remember when many years ago she performed in this same show, and her grandmother stumbled through the accompaniment, but she retained composure and continued singing until the piano caught up. She did remember. I then reminded her what the...

Our prayers are with the Roberts family the lost of your love one. Second floor staff of Meadowood Nursing Home.

Although I am new coming into the family and only got to meet you a couple of times, it was a pleasure. May you rest in peace.

Thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's family. He was a very special person. I love you
Laurie and Courtney!

Class Of 1979, Hueytown High School
May You rest in Peace with our deepest sympathy!

The Dart Society wishes to express its heartfelt sympathy to those touched by Jeff and his work. He was a deeply respected member of our organization, and we will miss him.

Jeff will be missed so much more than words can describe,Thanks to Jeff my daughter his niece was inducted into the National Honor and Art Society tonite.His wonderful majastic talents flow thru her,He gave his wonderful gifts of his amazing artistic abilities to her. Its because of this wonderful man that we will all be able to have him in our lives forever.I will miss my dear friend and beloved brother in law deeply but each time I see his neice paint or take a photo I know he is still with...