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SURF CITY — William (Will) Jennings Roberts, Jr., 61, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.
A memorial service will be 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, at Roseboro First Baptist Church with the Rev. Hampton Faircloth officiating.
Mr. Roberts was a native of Sampson County and was a retired senior engineer with Duke Energy. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Stewart Roberts.
Will was a life-long musician who enjoyed entertaining. He got his love of music from his mother. He performed regularly in Surf City where in 2019 he realized his dream of living on an island. He was an avid amateur radio operator with ham friends across the globe. His other loves included flying, traveling, and NC State.
He is survived by his parents, William Jennings Roberts, Sr. and Marilyn Gray Dunn Roberts of Roseboro; girlfriend, Lowell West and daughters, Delaney, Harper and Willow and several special cousins.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Roseboro First Baptist Church, 3720 S Salemburg Hwy., Roseboro, NC 28382.
Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro St., Roseboro.
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Thomas Neal (PooJack) McLaurin
November 6, 2021
Rest in Love my friend. Tell my mother I love her!
John
November 3, 2021
Will was a member and exemplified the Flying Musicians Association, Inc. a nonprofit for pilot/musicians who inspire, educate, and assist others in the art and science of aviation and music. His love for flying and music was obvious to those who came in contact with him. We all enjoyed his performances to assist raising awareness and funds for the FMA Solo scholarship program - https://flyingmusicians.org/2022-fma-solo-program-opens/. We will miss you, Will. RIP
Ann O Heath
November 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in these sadden days
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