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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
505 Mountain Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205
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Michael Wang Roberts, 74, of Pleasant Garden, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Asheboro, where he was a member with Fr. John Campbell officiating.
A native of Cassadaga, NY, Mr. Roberts was a born February 15, 1951, the son of the late Howard Putnam Roberts and Alice Mae Wang Roberts. He was a mechanical contractor and after retiring he enjoyed carpentry. A huge sports fan, Mr. Roberts loved the New York Yankees and the Buffalo Bills. He was also an avid golfer and a proud member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Roberts was a loving husband, and a "girl dad" father to his three precious daughters.
Survivors include his wife Linda Roberts of the home; daughters, Olivia Roberts of Durham, Kristy Roberts Catalano (David) of Prospect Hill, NC, Laura Gleason (Michael) of Litchfield Park, AZ; grandchildren, Jakob, Abigail, Nicholas, Jonathan, Aidan, and Kristopher.
The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
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908 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC 27203
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Memorial service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
505 Mountain Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205
Send FlowersServices provided by
Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service