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ROBERTS, Bennett L. ''Benny'' Age 63, of Middletown, died Monday, May 2, 2005, at 1:43 pm, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, on July 22, 1941 to parents James and Mary (Pergram) Roberts. Benny was a large part of the ''Golden Age'' of Middie Basketball. He lettered all three years of high school, graduating in 1959. His sophomore year they were State Champs. His junior year they had a 76 game winning streak broken in the State semi-finals. Benny´s senior year he was the captain and undisputed leader of an unheralded team that had lost four starters yet managed to once again make the State tournament, losing in the semi-finals. Benny was selected First Team All State his senior year. During his three years of varsity ball the team had a combined record of 73 wins and only 6 losses. After graduation, he received a full scholarship to the University of Louisville, where he led the freshman team to an undefeated season before transferring to and graduating from Miami University. Benny went to work for Armco Steel Corporation in 1963 and retired in 2000 from the Employment and Industrial Relations Department. He was also president of the Middletown Jaycees. Benny is survived by his wife, Kristi Roberts; a daughter, Kimberly Ann (fiance Jeff South) Roberts of Monroe; a son, Gregory James (Debbie) Roberts of Middletown; mother, Mary Roberts of Middletown; sister, Barbara 'Sis' (Jim) Williams of Kettering; three grandchildren, Thaddeus & Bryce Weidle, and MiMi Johnston; nieces & nephews, Kirk, Paula, Kent, Darrin, & Rachel; mother-in-law, Dolores Sech; and best friend, Tawny Lee. He was preceded in death by his father, James Roberts. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Cheryl Skinner and her office staff, as well as the Main 1 nurses and staff of Middletown Regional Hospital. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 7:00 PM at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. at Bonita Dr., with Pastor Rick Woodward officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral home. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Animal Friends Humane Society, 5225 Trenton Rd., Trenton, OH 45067 or the American Cancer Society, 105 McKnight Dr., Middletown, OH 45044. Condolences may be sent to the family via our web page at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com
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Sheila "Spike" Sullivan
June 1, 2005
I would like to send my condolences to the whole Roberts Family. I started with Greg and throughout the years grown to know Kim & Bennie. I love to see him & the rest of his followers walk through the doors at Wildwood Golf Course, because I knew we were going to have a great time...He will be greatly missed by all. Kim & Greg my prayers are with you.
mike priest
May 9, 2005
Kim, Greg and the Roberts’, I was saddened to hear that Benny was sick. Benny was like the coolest dad of all of my friends. Later in life, as a young adult, Benny treated me like a man. I will never forget the respect that he gave me when I was young adult. You probably do not know that he and my step-dad, at the time, my mom and I went to the AFC Championship game the year the Bengals went to the Super Bowl in 1988. What a good time! Love you guys and my prayers are with you. Mike Priest
Teri Owens
May 9, 2005
Kim and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you all in our prayers. Benny will be forever in everyones hearts.
Take care,
Jim Townsend
May 6, 2005
Iwas sorry to learn of your loss. Benny was so full of life and joy that everyone who came into contact with him over the years will suffer his loss with you. He was several years after me in MHS, but he always was a senior in our eyes. Jim Townsend, '57
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suzanne muzzarelli
May 6, 2005
To the family of Benny Roberts,
Please accept out sincere sympathy. Benny was a great guy who will be missed by so many.
Ray and Suzy Muzzarelli
BRENDA BARTON
May 6, 2005
Kim,
Iam so sorry to hear about your dad, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your father was loved by all who knew him.
Brenda Barton
DONALD STOKES
May 6, 2005
MY SYMPATHY TO BENNYS WIFE AND FAMILY. I HAVE KNOWN BENNY FOR OVER 40 YEARS YEARS. I WILL MISS HIM BUT THE MEMORIES OF BASKETBALL AND HIS WAY OF MAKING US ALL LAUGH AND HAVE FUN WILL BE THERE FOR EVER. I FEEL FORTUNATE TO HAVE KNOW BENNY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MAY GOD BLESS
Donna Gibbs
May 6, 2005
Kim,
I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care,
Love, Donna
Angie and Dan Chesnut/Cannoy
May 5, 2005
KIM & GREG
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH. YOUR DAD WAS A MAN WHO WAS LOVED BY EVERYONE HE MET.
LOVE DAN AND ANGIE
Paul and Lois Lansaw
May 5, 2005
Dear Kim and David, We are so sorry for your Dad's passing. He was such a fun-loving guy and we thought a lot of him. Our prayers are with you two and his wife and family. Sincerely, Paul and Lois Lansaw
Terry Riouff
May 5, 2005
I was fortunate enough to spend my formitive teenage years with him. He was a great friend, a good stepdad and I will miss him dearly
Ann (Winget) La Porta
May 5, 2005
What would high school have been without Benny! We enjoyed seeing him later at the reunions. The whole class will miss him.
Ann (Winget) La Porta
JACK REED
May 4, 2005
remember many a day with BEN both at work and play. so long friend.
Sally Mason Garman
May 4, 2005
I have so many wonderful memories of Benny in high school and our class reunions. My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be missed by all. Sally
Larry Howell
May 4, 2005
To The Family Of Benny Roberts:
I will miss Benny & the good times we had together in high school. I consider him a friend. Our Class of 59 was so very close and remained close as we grew into adulthood.
My best to the family.
Larry Howell
Susan Crawford Sizer
May 4, 2005
Benny was a great friend to all of the Middletown Middies. Those that went to school or graduated with him will always remember his great sense of humor! My sympathies to all his family.
christine fiessinger
May 4, 2005
Dear Kim,
Our deepest sympathy, love & prayers to you & your family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Christine & Mark Fiessinger
Alan Nori
TRACEY GOODLETT MILLS
May 4, 2005
KRISTI AND ALL...I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BENNY....SOME OF THE BEST TIMES I WILL REMEMBER WILL ALWAYS INCLUDE BENNY AND THE ARMCO BRAT PACK.....YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS....ALWAYS, TRACEY
Buddy Svarda
May 4, 2005
I have many great memories of Benny from
Jr. High and High School. He had a way of brightening up any place he happened to be.
I will always remember his sense of humor.
Jane Waldner
May 4, 2005
My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Benny. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of Benny and I know he will be missed by all.
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