Kevin Shanza Roberts

Kevin Shanza Roberts obituary

Kevin Shanza Roberts

Kevin Roberts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Downtown on Sep. 10, 2025.

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Mr. Kevin Shanza Roberts passed away on September 7, 2025 at the age of 66 in Hampton, VA. He was born on November 25, 1958 to Mary E. Roberts and the late Percell Roberts, Jr. in Newport News, VA.

Kevin gave his life to the Lord and was baptized at 16 years old at First Baptist Church Jefferson Park, Newport News, VA. Upon graduation from Phoebus High School in Hampton, VA, Kevin joined the Army. Following his discharge from the Army, he followed in his family's footsteps as a professional painter in the family's business until retirement. Kevin was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Roberts, sister, Voletta Roberts, and father, Percell Roberts, Jr.

Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Mary E. Roberts; brother, Leon Roberts; daughters--Shanza, Kellie; sons--Kevin, Shane and Sherod; grandchildren--Zeray, Nyla, Elijah, Brielle, Kamari, Sherod, Jr., Ziyona, Zuri and Khalil; and other loved ones and friends. Kevin will be remembered as a loving, devoted father, brother, and friend and will be deeply missed by many.

The family wishes to celebrate his life in private and would like to express their deepest and most sincere appreciation for all of the love and prayers during this time of bereavement.

Services are private.

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