Troy Roberts

Troy Roberts Jr.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH — Mr. Troy Roberts Jr., of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Pembroke, N.C., died Jan. 6, 2017, at his home after a short illness. He has gone home to be with the Lord.

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Revels Funeral Home Chapel Pembroke. Burial will follow in Lumbee Memorial Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Marilyn C. Roberts; his parents, Troy Roberts Sr. and Earlie S. Roberts; and his siblings, Joseph Roberts, Christine Hunt and Herbert Roberts.

He is survived by his children, Darlene Strickland and her husband Moddie of Pembroke; Troy Anthony Roberts of Atlanta, Ga.; Earlene Roberts of Durham, N.C., and Vanessa Neville and husband Myron of Pembroke; his grandchildren, Anndrea Oxendine, Margaux Neville and Gary T. Locklear; a great-grandchild, Brayden Revels; his brothers, Ray Roberts and Larry Roberts; and his sisters, Ruth Strickland, Lucy Jane Harris, and Katherine Oxendine.

Troy Roberts worked in the textile industry for 30 years, retiring from J.P. Stevens in 1993. In 1996, he and his wife retired permanently to North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

He enjoyed fishing on waterway and taking walks on the beach or riding his bicycle every morning. He enjoyed his neighbors and spent many pleasant afternoons outside of his home, sitting in the shade swapping stories and opinions with those who cared to stop by. Many of his friends and neighbors trusted him to look after their property when they were away, he was considered to be the unofficial Mmayor of their community. He loved taking his family and friends touring on his golf cart throughout the neighborhood while listening to George Jones on compact disc.

He was a faithful member of the Myrtle Beach Assembly of God. Our Father was fortunate enough to have the love and support of many friends and neighbors over the years, most of whom cannot all be named. The family extends a very special thanks to Francis Fairfax for the care and friendship over the years. In addition, the family is thankful to Johnny and Darlene Johnson who helped to look after our father.

The family will receive friends 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Revels Funeral Home Pembroke.

Arrangements under the direction of Revels Funeral Home Pembroke.

Online condolence may be made www.revelsfh.com.