Kevin "Kev" Roby

Kevin "Kev" Roby obituary, New Orleans, LA

Kevin "Kev" Roby

Kevin Roby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Professional Funeral Service, Incorporated - New Orleans on Jun. 17, 2023.

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Kevin Anthony Roby, age 50, of New Orleans, LA received his wings on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Kevin was born on November 23, 1972, to Vanessa Roby-DeSalle and Albert Davidson. He attended G.W. Carver Senior High School. He loved watching movies and sitting at the gas station with his friends, before he was confined to his bed due to his illness and injuries. Everyone loved Kevin, even the children, and he loved being around his family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Vanessa Roby-DeSalle; grandparents, Bernadette and Benjamin Roby, Sr; uncle, Melvin Hills Sr.; and cousin, Dwight Miner.
Kevin leaves to cherish his memories his sister, Rondalyn DeSalle-Fleming; brother, Courtney DeSalle (Daisha), 3 nieces, Kayla and Kourtnie DeSalle, and Caitlyn Wilson; 2 nephews, Kenan and Chance DeSalle; great niece, De'laiyah Williams; 2 aunts, Judy Roby-Hills and Geisele Roby; 4 uncles, Benjamin (Denise), Louis Sr. (Kimberlin), Tyrone, and Dwight Roby (Delia-Luz); and a host of great aunts and uncles, other relatives, and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are all invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, June 17, 2023, 10:00AM, at Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave, NOLA. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until the hour of service. Interment Private
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