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Sam Roberts Obituary
Sam Taylor Roberts, or Sammy to his family, age 24, lost a prolonged battle with drug addiction on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Sam was born February 13, 1997 in Atlanta, GA. He attended The Atlanta Speech School and Woodward Academy where he was known and loved by teachers, friends and family for his unique "Sammy" sense of humor and laid back, creative style.
Sam loved the outdoors. He spent 10 summers at Lake Glenville, NC fishing, swimming, hiking and wakeboarding. He played high school lacrosse for Woodward Academy. He was a boy scout and went on to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Sam was creative. He loved making things with his hands. He was an avid photographer. He loved music and was a voracious reader.
Sam was always up for an adventure and especially loved road trips. He made friends everywhere he went and kept up with his friends on a regular basis. He most recently lived in St. Paul, Minnesota where he met his longtime girlfriend Abby Dodd.
He is survived by his parents, Don and Kathryn Roberts, his brother Will; his grandparents Mary Roberts, Jack Peay (Catherine), Susan Smartt (Eddy Register); his aunts and uncles Connie Warner (Randy), Cathy Rohde (JR), Laura Mallard (Lynwood), Taylor Millichap, and Liza Joseph (Shaw); his cousins, Jack Warner, Hank Warner (Frances), Abbey Woodruff (Matt), Ashley Tucker (Alex), Kate and Jack Mallard, Maddie, McCall and Charlie Millichap, and Ellie and Louise Joseph.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 9 at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Reception immediately following the service in Child Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Caron Annual Fund for Scholarships. www.caron.org/donate/scholarship-funds#donate Caron is a non-profit organization that strives to transform lives impacted by addiction and substance use through proven, comprehensive and personalized behavioral healthcare solutions.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sam Roberts
Jamie Morrison
August 31, 2024
Don and Kathryn and family I always have y´all in my prayers.
God Bless you each and every day. One day down the road you´ll have your Sammy in your arms again. In the meantime I pray his spirit filled with love and laughter comforts you.
Jamie Morrison
March 28, 2022
Don and Kathryn I am so very sorry to hear about Sam. Please know I have Sam and Will and U2 in my daily prayers. I know it has been months since Sam went to Heaven but I pray your sadness will be overwhelmingly replaced by wonderful memories filled with love and laughter. God Bless you all.
Kris and Allison
September 9, 2021
Don,
We are thinking about you and your family today as you celebrate Sam´s life. We did not know Sam personally but know he was surrounded by love always. Wish we could be there. Our hearts are heavy.
Heidi Dodd
September 9, 2021
Sending lots of love your way today. I had the pleasure of meeting Sam at Clay's 60th birthday party, and I immediately loved Sam. His kindness, interest, and great sense of humor were so natural.
"Faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love."
Well done, Sam - you heard God's call to love.
Elaine Weston Hixon
September 8, 2021
My heart is so heavy for you , D.R. And your family. May the love and prayers of all your friends strengthen you and may God provide you comfort each and every day .
The Gaming Goat
September 7, 2021
All of us here at the Gaming Goat are profoundly sad to hear about Sam. He was a bright spot in our gaming community and we loved seeing him here every Tuesday. He will be missed. The players and friends here are putting a collection together in his name for Caron.
Kris & Phil West
September 7, 2021
We were so profoundly sad when Grant told us Sam had passed. We have many fond memories of him from when out boys were all together at Woodward. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Charlotte Parks
September 6, 2021
Don and Kathryn, Words escape me. Know that I love you and will be praying for a long time to come.
Laura Dodd
September 6, 2021
Oh sweet Sam. We are heartbroken. You blessed our family with a year of joy and laughter. You were so hard working, kind, smart, and oh so funny. Our family loved you instantly. Words cannot express our sympathy. My peace comes from knowing you gave my daughter the best year of her life, and that you will be with her in spirit until we all meet again.
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