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Charles Palmer "Charlie" Roberts
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GREENSBORO— Mr. Charles "Charlie" Palmer Roberts, 79 of Greensboro, passed away August 26, 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday August 29, 2007 at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery.
The ninth of 11 children of E. Roland and Sallie Highfill Roberts, Charles was born November 1, 1927 in Marion County, S.C. He graduated from Marion High School and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and was employed in that profession for several years.
A Navy Veteran of World War II, he served on the island of Adak in the Alaskan Aleutian chain and the Naval Air Station, San Diego, Calif. Other employment included 11 years with a CPA firm and a quarter century with the UNCG business office.
In the spring of 1953 Charles met the former Marietta Wright of Asheboro and they married October 24th of that year in Central Methodist Church of Asheboro, beginning 53 years of happiness together.
In his early teens, Charles accepted Christ as his Savior and joined Mt. Andrew United Methodist Church, Floydale, S.C. Remaining true to his faith, he was a member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, Greensboro where he served on the Finance Committee, and was a member of the Laws Parks Sunday School Class, Methodist Men's Club and the XYZ Senior's Group.
In addition to his parents Charles was preceded in death by his sister Ava R. Werner and brothers Ralph, Henry, John R., Marion, and Clarence.
He is survived by the love of his life, Marietta; sons and spouses, Rev. C. Michael and Barbara of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., Douglas and Becky of Greensboro, Rev. William W. and Lisa of Mooresville; granddaughters, Alice R. Frizzell and husband Justin and Mary K. Roberts of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; grandson Benjamin D. Roberts of Greensboro; great-granddaughter Grayson Frizzell of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; brothers Frank, Wayne, Glenn and Harold; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Forbis & Dick North Elm Street Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Offer condolences at www.forbisanddick.com
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Lisa Yeomans
September 5, 2007
Dear Doug, Becky, Ben and family,
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your father, grandfather, and father-in-law. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Lisa, Dick, Ben, David, and Sean Yeomans
David & Teresa Weaver
August 27, 2007
Marietta and family,
I'm sure you know that our family has always considered Charlie and Marietta as more of a cherished brother and sister than cousins. We deeply feel your loss and sympathize with your pain. We will always hold your family in our prayers, but especially now.
Gail Mellette Welker
August 27, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Roberts' death. I remember him fondly as a very kind and gentle man, always smiling and warm, a joy to be around. I know you will all have many wonderful memories to cherish. My deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers go out to Mrs. Roberts, Doug, and the entire Roberts family.
Pat Wade
August 27, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Marietta and the entire family. We loved Charlie and we will wrap our arms of love around Marietta at this sad time. I am sending prayers to the entire family on behalf of the Heritage Greens Arboretum family.
Sincerely,
Pat Wade,
Assistant Wellness Director
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Cathey Holmes
August 27, 2007
The residents and staff of VerraSpring send heartfelt condolences. Charlie will be remembered for his sense of humor, being a "trivia buff," and always, always being a gentleman. He made many friends here and will be sorely missed.
Cathey Holmes
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Beth Harville Adams
August 27, 2007
Dear Aunt Marietta, Michael, Billy and Doug, My family extends our deepest sympathy in the loss of Uncle Charles. I remember him fondly growing up as a child while attending the Roberts' family reunions along with my Grandaddy Marion, Grandma Matylee and my mother Marian Lee Harville. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Beth Harville Adams and family
Shirley Wright
August 27, 2007
Marietta and family, I will always hold such a special place in my heart for your family. You and Charlie have always been there for us and many others. Your love and marriage was such an inspiration to all of us as shown by his poem written a few weeks ago. We will always love you with all of our hearts and remember ALL of the many, many things the two of you have done for us! We will miss Charlie's humor and e-mails and hope to see the rest of you more often. You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
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