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Joe Felix Roberts, Sr.
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Joe Roberts, Sr. Obituary
He attended school in Damascus. In 1952, he chose to serve his country as a United States Marine. While serving in the Korean Conflict, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the U.N. Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corp, he met and married the love of his life, Annie Louise Smith. From this union, they were blessed with a son, Joe Jr. and a daughter, Cheryl. Joe and Annie were married for a wonderful 59 years and 11 months.
In 1966, Joe joined Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, IL under the tutelage of its founder, Reverend Dr. Clay Evans, and served as an Usher and Sunday School teacher for numerous years. Joe remained a faithful and active member of Fellowship MBC for over 30 years until he moved to Houston, Texas.
Working hard and supporting his family were principles instilled in Joe from an early age and practiced throughout his life. He worked two full-time jobs simultaneously for many years. After successful careers with the City of Chicago and the Trailways Bus Line, Joe started another phase of employment as a full-time United States Postal Service employee, retiring in 1996.
In 1997, Joe and Annie relocated to Houston, Texas. Shortly after settling in Houston, he joined with the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Joe served as a Sunday School teacher and attended Bible study on Wednesday afternoons. Joe was a faithful member of Galilee for 18 years.
Joe loved fishing and was a master fisherman, who took pleasure in showing his kids, brothers, nephews, grandchildren and friends (okay, basically everyone) how to ?catch?em.? His specialty was catching Crappie. According to Joe, the best Crappie were in Texas! He made sure that everyone in the family knew he was the king of Texas fishing by casually mentioning after each trip how many he had caught. The ratio was usually at least 2:1 in his favor. He taught us all how to hold our ?mouth right!!!
Joe?s oldest great grandson, Javien Pickens, gave him the nickname ?PawPaw.? Soon, it seemed like everyone family and friends would call him ?PawPaw.?
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Nora Roberts, sister, Vivian Benton, brothers, Joseph Warren Roberts, Tommie Lester Roberts, Robert Roberts, and Daniel Roberts.
Joe answered God?s call and departed this life on February 20, 2015 at 5:15 AM. He leaves fond memories to be cherished by his devoted wife, Annie Louise Roberts, son, Joe (Dorothy) Roberts, Jr. of Hazel Crest, IL, Cheryl (Prentice) Roberts Coleman, Houston, TX, one sister, Obergenia Brown of East Point, GA, four brothers, Willard L. (Charlotte) Roberts, Chicago, IL, David N. (Geneva) Roberts, Sr., Willie J. (Gloria) Roberts, Albany, GA and Don M. (DeeDee) Roberts, Fairburn, GA, granddaughters, Jennika White, Houston, TX, Cheryl Roberts, Country Club Hills, IL, Joann Roberts, Seattle, WA, Tionni (Dewayne) Montgomery, Phoenix, AZ, Taylor Coleman, Houston, TX and grandson, Rodney (Ri) Story, Hiroshima, Japan, brother-in-laws Fitcher (Mary) Smith, Norman (Sylvia) Smith, Atlanta, GA, sister-in-law, Dorothy (Charlie Will) Perkins, Blakely, GA, great granddaughter, LaChandra McCray, Phoenix, AZ, great grandsons, Javien Pickens, Houston, TX, and Makinley Smith-Roberts, Country Club Hills, IL, Kenneth Story, Hiroshima, Japan, Roosevelt McCray, Phoenix, AZ, godchildren, Angela Raines-Caldwell, Quincy, IL, Darcia Bell, Madison, WI, Marcus Floyd, Chicago, IL and many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Lee Hafford
March 1, 2015
Truly a "Door Keeper" in the House Of The Lord. My prayers for his family. Take comfort in knowing the legacy that he left that will long be remembered by his fellow "Shipites" at Fellowship MB Church,
Emma G Welch
March 1, 2015
we are all praying for you and your family,stay strong in the Lord, for he is able to keep you. just knowing how loyal Felix was in his faith in God and devoted to his family and friends, he will always be remembered as unforgetable. may God bless and keep you. Julian, Viviene, Tina, Elzeria and Emma
Norris Rogers
February 27, 2015
Cheryl,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I never met your father but I see that he was a native Georgian too, which makes us brothers by default. I will remember your family in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Roslyn Manney
February 27, 2015
We send our condolences to the family of Joe Robets Sr. Mrs. Roberts I pray for you and the family.
The Manney family
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Tammy Thompson
February 26, 2015
Dear Auntie Ann,
I am so sorry that we cannot be there with you as we remember the wonderful life of Uncle Joe. I want you to know that I personally considered you two to be strong role models in my life. My sisters and I ALWAYS looked forward to your visits to Atlanta. You are a couple that I truly enjoyed being around, even if I didn't say much. It was a pleasure just to be in your presence. I pray that you, Joe, Cheryl and family are surrounded by God's peace and comfort now and in the future as you reflect on the love you shared with Uncle Joe. Love and prayers are coming from near and far.
Sincerely,
Tammy (Smith) Thompson, Darryl and family
Phillip Hamb
February 26, 2015
Praying for you and your family Mrs. Roberts. Phillip Hamb and family
Minnie Joe/Ickaboo Evans
February 26, 2015
Dear Mrs. Roberts & Family,
We're praying for you and want you to know that we love you very much!!! We wish we could be there in person to walk with you, but we are there in spirit!!! May God hold you close and continue to surround you with His love.
With intensity of love,
Minnie Joe and Ickaboo
JACQ/DUANE ROGERS
February 26, 2015
To Ann, Joe, and Cheryl (our Extended Family). Words cannot express how My brother Duane and I yearn to be there with you during this time of bereavement. We loved your Dad as if he was our own father. Your Dad served as a father figure after the loss of our father. We will always remember the great times our families shared throughout the years. Our memories will live forever. We all know that Uncle Felix is now resting with the LORD. Duane and I are here to help, aid, and assist your family in whatever way that we can. It was not but 7 months ago, that you all were here for us. We are praying for your comfort and strength. Remember, that" Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal." KNOW THAT YOU ALL DID YOUR VERY BEST IN CARING FOR UNCLE FELIX. LOVE YOU ALL DUANE AND JACQUI ROGERS OF CHICAGO IL.
February 26, 2015
My condolences to the ROBERTS family during this time of grief.
February 26, 2015
My the love of Christ give you peace,and His Grace, comfort you in this hour of sadness. Your father was a Great, man.Peace Be Unto You.Cathy and Sarah Turner Wright Kinnon.
June 2014 Roberts Family Reunion
Debi Hall-Dean
February 26, 2015
My Dear Cousins,
I regret that I can not be with you as planned due to weather. But please know that you are in my heart and I'm with you in spirit.
As always, I take great pride in saying that the "Roberts of Damascus" are my family. I thank God for the memories of the times I was able to share with your beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was truly a man of God; a man of great character and good humor; and there was no doubting his love for family.
Joe, Felix, June.....You will be sorely missed by the many of us who love you. Take your rest! Debi
Jessie Bryant
February 25, 2015
My deepest sympathy for your lost.
Jessie
Michelle Jarmon
February 25, 2015
Ms. Annie praying for you and your family That God will continuously give you comfort peace and understanding. love you God bless from your Fellowship family Michelle Jarmon and Ella Polk
Phyllis Granberry
February 24, 2015
My prayers are with you Mrs. Roberts, Cheryl and Joe. I love Mr. Roberts and he will be miss. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I am here if you need me.
W Angela Raines-Caldwell
February 24, 2015
My dearest Covenant Family,
Thank you for sharing such an awesome Man of God with me! His wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God's Word and his ability to apply to everyday life situations is immeasurable.
In 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) the Apostle Paul stated: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
Mr. Roberts demonstrated Faith in God; Love for mankind; Perseverance in work and Integrity in life's affairs. Yes, he will be missed, but he will never be forgotten!
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)
I love you all!
The "Oldest" Covenant/Godchild,
W. Angela Raines-Caldwell and Ryan
Emma g Welch
February 23, 2015
Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.
W. Angela Raines-Caldwell
February 23, 2015
My dearest Covenant Family,
Thank you for sharing such an awesome Man of God with me! His wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God's Word and his ability to apply it to everyday life situations is immeasurable.
In 2 Timothy 4:7 the Apostle Paul stated: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Mr. Roberts demonstrated Faith in God; Love for mankind; Perseverance in work and Integrity in life's affairs. Yes, he will be missed, but he will never be forgotten!
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
I love you all!
The Oldest Covenant/Godchild,
W. Angela Raines-Caldwell and Ryan
Tionni Montgomery
February 23, 2015
In loving memory to our granddad!! You will be missed! We love you!
The Montgomery Family
Linda S. Reid
February 23, 2015
In remembrance of my Usher Chief at Fellowship MBC in Chicago, Il. Mr. Roberts was the best teacher of how an usher should conduct themselves and handle God's people. I will never forget his kindness and genuine and pleasant smile. God bless you Ms. Annie and I pray God's peace and strength for you and your family as you prepare to celebrate the life of Mr. Roberts. He is already dearly missed.
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