Danny Roberts Obituary
Danny Lee Roberts, age 51 years, died Sunday, January 4, 2026 near his home in Marshes Siding, Kentucky.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 13, 1974 the son of the late Danny Lee Tucker and Mary Ann Roberts. Danny was working for Jones Plastics in Williamsburg, Kentucky and was attending the Stearns First Baptist Church. He was an avid jokester, enjoyed 4 wheeling and hiking, but his world revolved around his son.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Ray Roberts.
Survivors include his son, Ryan Roberts of Marshes Siding, Kentucky; brother, Troy Roberts of Marshes Siding, Kentucky; sister, Kassy Grubb and husband, Michael of Marshes Siding, Kentucky; nieces, Cortney Ryan (Kenton) and Whitney Yancey (Shawn); nephew, Billy Ray Roberts, Jr.; and great nieces and nephews, Madison Ryan, Trenton Ryan, Kenzlee Ryan, Kylee Ryan, Riley Yancey, Corbyn Yancey, Nate Yancey, Rowan Yancey, and Elijah Yancey.
Funeral services will be held 2pm Friday, January 9, 2026 at the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Scottie Corder and Bro. Michael Grubb officiating. Burial will be in the Angel Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 12pm Friday at the Funeral Home.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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