A.B. "Buck" Roberts

Alvin Burton Roberts, age 85, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home.
Born July 27, 1939, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Alfred Burton Roberts and Alma Tench Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Hazel Moore and Anna Ruth Harris.
Growing up in Anderson and spending his life here, Buck developed many lasting friendships, married, raised his family, attended church, was involved in city government and continued growing his family's construction business. He took over A.B. Roberts Construction as a general contractor from his father in the early 1980's and maintained a high standard that he learned from his father while remaining life long friends with many of his clients. His sons and grandson continue the legacy as the fourth generation in the business. During his career he was a founding officer of the Anderson Home Builders Association, served as President of the South Carolina Home Builders Association, and served as Area 4 VP of the National Home Builders Association. He was inducted into the South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame in 1996. He served on the Anderson City Council from 2000-2018. He also served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2.5 Lake Hartwell. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. When he wasn't busy with construction or civic engagements, he enjoyed his free time boating and restoring his antique cars and trucks. Above all, he was a devoted family man, and his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carole Kay Roberts; daughter, Beth Roberts Hearn (Gary); sons, Jeff Roberts (Danielle) and Tim Roberts (Julie); eight grandchildren, Al Roberts Sr. (Caroline), Lizzi Heilig (Brady), Catherine Langdon (Patrick), Warner Roberts (Hallie), Sarah Parker Garrison (Grant), Caroline Castles (Ray), Fletcher Roberts (Olivia), and Adam Roberts; and four great grandchildren, Brewer and Molly Roberts, Ellis Castles and Hal Langdon.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 5-7 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Dennis Tedder and Rev. Dr. Maren Sonstegard-Spray officiating. Entombment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family encourages memorials to First Presbyterian Church or Hospice of the Upstate.