Albert J. Roberts

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Albert Roberts Obituary

ROBERTS Albert J. "Al" Roberts, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at a local hospital. He was 69. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011 at St. Columba Catholic Church with Father Patrick Gallagher officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Robert Byrd directing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home with a Prayer Service at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the St. Columba Church Capital Campaign, 2700 W. Main St., Dothan, AL, 36303, or to the Alzheimer's Resource Center, 1314 Westgate Pkwy, Dothan, AL, 36303. Mr. Roberts was born February 6, 1941 in Columbus, OH and lived there the early years of his life. He attended the University of Miami in Oxford, Ohio and later joined the U.S. Air Force serving for three and a half years. Following his military service he attended Broadcasting School and worked in Defuniak Springs, FL for WDSP. He moved to Dothan in 1972 and worked at WTVY for 34 years until his retirement in 2006 as the Sports Director. Al was a member and Past President of Dothan Kiwanis Club, a Board Member of Alzheimer's Association, the Red Cross, and the Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame, and for 25 years he was a voter for the Heisman Trophy Award. He was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Roberts of Dothan; sons, Greg Roberts of Atlanta, GA and Steven Roberts of Biloxi, MS; sisters, Rosemary Simmons (Ted) of Columbus, OH and Peggy Roberts of Columbus, OH; nieces and nephews, Angela Shamell, Rhonda Houston, Paul Haigh, Michele Ritzman, Jill Howard, and Heather Watson; several great-nieces and nephews. Robert Byrd of SUNSET FUNERAL HOME, (334) 983-6604, is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.SunsetMemorialPark.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert Roberts

16 Entries

January 14, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. Ray and Cherryl Fontaine

Bubba Johnson

January 9, 2011

Cathy and family,
The Wiregrass has suffered a great loss, the Ohio State "Buckeyes" a great supporter, and one and all a genuine friend. He will always be remembered for the true dedication and service he gave to the Wiregrass -- promoting Sports for all ages and in all areas. As I remember the closing statement made by Mr. Meckley at the end of a Dothan High School basketball game (Back when I was growing up)---I think that it is very appropriate when thinking of Al!
"And when that great Sportswriter in the Sky goes to write against your name--Remember it's not whether you won or lost, but How You Played the Game! Al truly played it well!!!!!
God Bless and be with you!
Bubba Johnson
Former teacher and coach
Dothan and Norhtview High Schools
Blountstown, Florida

Van & Megan Johnson

January 8, 2011

Our heart felt sympathy to Cathy, Greg and Steve Roberts.
Al was a friend and former neighbor.

January 6, 2011

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Warren & Carolyn Roberts

January 4, 2011

Cathy
Our thoughts and prayers are with Al, you and your family. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Remembering Al at a young age, he always put a smile on your face by his jovial remarks and humorous antics. He will be sadly missed. Warren and Carolyn Roberts Col., Oh

Janice Oswald

January 3, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. He felt lilke part of the family all these years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Matt Bullard

January 2, 2011

Matt and Linda Bullard

Ron Ingram

January 1, 2011

Al was great friend to me and to all the youth in Dothan for so many years. We worked together in so many projects, espcially the Dothan Progress Tourney and the All-Wiregrass Team selections shown on WTVY for many years. I already miss my friend.

Ron Ingram
AHSAA Director of Communications

John and Connie Gill

January 1, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and all of the family. I didn't know Mr. Roberts. But my husband has played golf with him and said he is a very nice man.

bonnie german and family

January 1, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Becky Duke

January 1, 2011

I didnt know Al personally but I grew up watching him on WTVY. He was great at his job and seemed to have a true passion for sports and the many althletes he was reporting on. The wiregrass has lost a true icon.

Jon Sonmor

January 1, 2011

Al was great Kiwanian and friend who had a wonderful sense of humor. He will always have a special place at the "Table of Knowledge" during Kiwanis meetings.

bettye salmon

January 1, 2011

we are really gonna miss this wonderful person

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