ROBERT LELAND ROBERTS

ROBERT "BOB" LELAND ROBERTS Robert "Bob" Leland Roberts, 80, of Denison, Texas was called to his eternal home on Friday, August 8, 2025. Bob was born on January 27, 1945 in Sherman, Texas to Lawrence Warden and Annabelle (Cox) Roberts. He attended schools in Callisburg. On February 22, 1964 he married Geneva Nichols in Gainesville, Texas and together they set out to build a life full of love and laughter for their children. He worked in construction as owner and operator of RL Roberts Construction and Triple R Construction, as well as working for Rushing paving and for M. Hanna Construction and Jagoe Public Company. He enjoyed working with his hands and running a dozier. Bob loved his family time, especially spending time with his grandchildren. The family always had lunches together every Sunday, along with his loyal companion, Gidget. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Geneva Roberts of Denison; daughter, Leann Thompson and husband, Gene of Denison; daughter, Sandra Lloyd and husband, Kenny of Whitesboro; son. Chris Roberts and wife, Tonia of Denison; son, Jason Roberts and wife, Sheena of Decatur; grandchildren, Haley and Jeremy Thompson, Meagan and Ben Stith, Mollie Thompson, Abby and Trent Flanagan, Lucas Lloyd, Shane Roberts, Colby and Lexi Roberts, Jescie Roberts, Ryan and Jenny Roberts, Alex Sheffield, Annabelle Roberts and Justin Roberts, great-grandchildren, Maggie Thompson, Wyatt Thompson, and Rhett Thompson, sisters, Pat Rhoades of Gainesville; and Robby Lemons of Gainesville, and brother, Marion Roberts of Georgetown, Texas. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Warden and Annabelle Roberts, son, Lawrence Russell Roberts, sister, Lenora Mae Conaway, sister, Rachelle Norman, brother, Wendell Roberts, sister, Virginia Moore, brother, Gene Roberts, and brother, JA Roberts. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Funeral services honoring Bob will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 15, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Davis and Rev. Novice Northington. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Collinsville. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday the 15th at the church. To sign the online registry, please go to www.meadorfuneral.com.