New Market, Alabama
Apr. 27, 1929 - Jun. 15, 2013Dr. Thomas George RobertsOn June 15, 2013 we lost Dr. Thomas George Roberts to Alzheimer's disease. He passed away in his home in New Market, AL surrounded by a loving family and friends who are saddened by the loss of this fine father, husband, grandfather, and...
Read MoreTom will be missed greatly. I'll miss his jokes and intellect and will always appreciate the years I got to work closely with him on the Neutral Particle Beam Program
Brian Strickland
July 08, 2013 | Huntsville, AL
Life is way too short. Uncle Tommy will be missed by several generations of loved ones. So, Sorry I couldn't attend services and that we aren't able to be together more often.
Thelma Roberts-Gruseck
June 17, 2013 | Barefoot Bay, FL
It has been said that Uncle Tommy is the smartest man that I have ever known, and since my daddy, Russell, will never see this then I will agree! Uncle Tommy was quick with a joke, just like his daddy. He was very much loved by his brothers, they all have such a bond, it is one to be jealous of. Miles apart but they still make sure that we all got to know and love our aunts and uncles. He will be missed very much but daddy will keep him alive in our hearts and minds with his stories. God...
Judy Roberts Cockman
June 16, 2013
Tom,
Growing up, you and Anne were special friends to my family and I. A quick lesson I learned was to never take you seriously; your wit always brightened up the room. Thank you for being such a good friend to my dad all of these years. You will be missed.
Tara Cooper
June 16, 2013 | Jacksonville, FL
Tom, my friend. You are a dear friend. You enriched my life while knowing you on planet earth. Your loving and accepting heart endeared you to everyone. Your sense of humor added smiles to many days that would have been mundane and weary. There are many fun and fond memories that I will cherish and draw joy from for the remainder of my walk here. When we meet on the other side I anticipate you will have collected a lot of new jokes, limericks and stories to cheer the heavenly host and...
Pauline Cason
June 16, 2013 | Naples, FL
Tom was one of my closest friends and fellow physicist from 1958 until many years past retirement. I enjoyed the thought provoking scientific discussions we had and shared work on lasers, wind tunnel development, and strategic defense programs of national interest. We shared an apartment in 1958 until he was gone one weekend and returned with his new wife, Anne. I thought he gained us another roommate but Anne kicked me out. Tom, there never was another person like you. You will be...
Charles Cason
June 16, 2013 | Naples, FL
Dear Family-
Darryl Holder and I extend our deepest sympathies in the loss of Tom. Darryl liked working with him and I was so glad to have known him. He is missed.
Nancy Van Valkenburgh
June 16, 2013 | Huntsville, AL
May God Bless you.
Jeannette Roberts
June 16, 2013 | Sylvania, GA
This a a sad time for all of you and I am sorry for your loss. I want you to know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers since learning of your Dad's, Grandfather's condition this week. My prayers continue for all of you.
Love,
Martha Sue Binner
June 15, 2013