James Roberts

James Roberts obituary, Kansas City, MO

James Roberts

James Roberts Obituary

Visit the Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery website to view the full obituary.

James (Jim) Roberts, 64, of Independence, MO (formerly of Sayre, PA) was called home on December 24th after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was a very successful small business owner, who took great pride in customer satisfaction. Jim was a friend to all.

Jim looked forward to and enjoyed going camping with family, with a fishing pole in hand, and walking his best friend, Onix.

Jim was preceded in death by his father: Ray Roberts of Sayre, PA; his mother: Carol Northrup Grainer formerly of Sayre, PA; and recently his brother: Ray Roberts of Pinetta, Florida.

Jim is survived by his sister: Patricia (Rick) Cook, of Kansas City, MO; sister: Kathy (Chuck) Silver, of Independence, MO; brother: Bernard (Jamie) Links, of Independence, MO; sister-in-law: Charlene Roberts of Pinetta, Florida; and his best friend Onix; as well as nieces, nephews, and other family members and his cherished friends.

A funeral mass will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter, located at: 1356 MO-9, Parkville, MO 64152.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery

801 Northwest 108th Street (Shoal Creek Pkwy), Kansas City, MO 64155

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