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Gary Roberts Obituary
ROBERTS -Gary Lee, age 79 of Flint, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. A funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center located at 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan with Pastor Craig Dockery officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM Thursday until the time of the service.
Gary was born on September 12, 1945 in Flint, Michigan to the late Enock and Alexandra (McLaren) Roberts. He graduated from Flint Central High School before embarking on a 30 year career with General Motors - Truck & Bus. Gary enjoyed music, especially Motown, as well as dancing and he was a big Michigan State University fan.
He is survived by his siblings, Florence Maybee of Davison and Jack (Wanda) Roberts of PA. Many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; Siblings, Sandra Like; Joan Goyette; Roy Roberts; James Roberts; Kenneth Roberts; Stuart Roberts.
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