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Alonzo Roberts Obituary

ROBERTS Alonzo Roberts, age 70, departed this life on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. A U.S. Navy Veteran, an employee of the Credit Bureau of Columbus and member of Friendship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Betsy Godfrey and Joe C. Roberts. Survived by sister, Odell (Fletcher) Lee of Columbus, OH; brothers, Joe (Celia) Roberts of Oakland, CA and James (Shirley) Roberts of Columbus, OH; aunts, Louise Godfrey (Horace) Brown of Columbus, OH, Imory Hodge of Boston, MA, Lula Mae Roberts of Lanette, AL; uncle, Jack B. Strong of Louisville, KY; adopted son, Mark Coey and his children, Seth and Alicia Coey, Rosanne Swogger, all of Mansfield, OH; special life long U.S. Navy friend, Joe Henzel (Donna Peehl) of Stanford, CA.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial Service 11 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Friendship Baptist Church, 1775 W. Broad Street. Dr. G. Thomas Turner, Sr., Officiant. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements by C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jan. 30, 2010.

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Nora Daniel-O'Reilly

February 2, 2010

Joe, so sorry to hear of your brothers passing.

Sincere sympathy,
Nora Daniel O'Reilly, classmate from East High school 1956

Rufus Hairston Jr

February 1, 2010

May God bless you and your family in your hour of sorrow.

Bernadette Widman

January 31, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Al in Mansfield at CBC. There were many days that we enjoyed lunch together and shared many laughs. He taught me alot about lifes lessons and I will certainly miss him. My heart felt sympathy to his entire family. Hold his memories dear.

January 31, 2010

To the family and friends of Mr.Alonzo Roberts.I want you to know that my prayers are with you at this and to encourage you to remember that in 1st corinthians 5:3, we read "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." May the GRACE of God keep you in His care.
Evangelist JoAnn Sigers

Keith Williams

January 31, 2010

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. May God grant joy to your family in this midnight experience. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Deacon & Deaconess Keith & Tamara Williams, Samantha and Samara.
Sis Carrie Noble

David Moore

January 31, 2010

You have the prayers and condolences of the Brotherhood and Men's Sunday Church Schooll Class of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. May God strengthen you and comfort you in your hour of trials.
David Moore, Brotherhood President
G.Thomas Turner, Sr., Pastor

Connie Edwards

January 30, 2010

To the Roberts Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived

Louvenia Jackson

January 30, 2010

to the family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends

January 30, 2010

Dear Roberts Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your father, Alonzo. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely and God Bless,
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Blue Star Mothers
Columbus, Oh

Patti Ware-Hobson

January 30, 2010

When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. I have many wonderful memories of Alonzo, growing up at Friendship Baptist and on Donaldson. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Kay and Jim Neale

January 30, 2010

Jay, Shirley and all family members.

We were so very sad to hear of the passing of Alonzo. He always seemed to be in an extrememly good mood and was just a sweet, sweet spirit.

He will be missed so very much. Our prayers are with you all.

January 30, 2010

To the family of Alonzo Roberts, my prayers and condolences are with you at this sad moment and be assured all who die in the Lord are safe in His arms...Brother Reggie (Ray) Johnson

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