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1949

DIED

2014

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CLARENCE ROBERTS Obituary

ROBERTS, CLARENCE JR. Clarence Roberts, Jr., 65, of New Haven, departed this life August 30, 2014. He was the husband of Jacqueline Monk Roberts. Born in Sylvania, GA, July 13, 1949, he was the son of the late Clarence Roberts, Sr. and Cassie Mae Mobley Roberts. Mr. Roberts was an Assistant Principal at Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School in New Haven and was also Pastor of Thomas Chapel Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in New Haven for 9 years. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc; served on the Fair Rent Commission; and was co-founder of Nubian Sisters Cancer Support Group. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jamar Roberts; daughters, Janiqua and Jaquanna Roberts; a brother, Bernard Morant (Lisa); sisters, Josie Bryant, Lily Jones (Charles), and Alice Holmes (Gordon); a granddaughter, Kyla Roberts; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a daughter, Renee Hite Lumpkins; maternal grandparents, Rufus and Alflorence Mobley; and paternal grandparents, Chaney and Wesley Roberts. A celebration of Mr. Roberts’ life and legacy will be held Friday, September 5, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at First Church of Christ Center Church on the Green, 250 Temple St., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 4:00-6:00 P.M. Burial will be Saturday at 9:30 A.M. in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2014.

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Jerry Baldino

September 6, 2014

From the red hills of Georgia through the sweltering prejudice of the deep south, Clarence rose as the grandchild of a poor sharecropper to a person of eminent prominence in his adopted town of New Haven. An educator, a minister of his faith, a loving husband and father and a loyal friend, Clarence will be missed. As he joins those who went home before him, let us rejoice that he is free at last. Thank God Almighty, he is free at last. Rest in peace my brother, may the Force be with you.

John Gibbons

September 6, 2014

One of the nicest,kindest,fairest men I have ever met in almost four decades in education. You will be greatly missed my friend.

Rachel Williams

September 5, 2014

Mr. Roberts was an amazing man and administrator. I'm glad I got to know him the years I was in Co-op. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
My sincere condolences to the family.

September 5, 2014

A wonderful man.

Phyllis Cummings-Texeira

September 5, 2014

To Jackie
We are thinking of during this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family.
Chris & Phyllis

Delores/Aunt Mabel Benjamin & Bargeron Families

September 5, 2014

To Josie and to The Roberts Family you have my deepest sympathy.Sorry to hear of your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you doing your hour of breavment. May The Lord continued to keep you strong and strengthend each of you, the wife and children doing your most difficult time.God Bless!!!!

Denese Bellinger

September 5, 2014

To Jackie and family,
My condolences to you. Mr. Thomas was a wonderful person. My daughter is a COOP graduate and thought highly of him as well. He will truly be missed

Love and prayers with my deepest sympathy

Denese G. Bellinger

Virginia Hodges

September 5, 2014

To Jackie and family. So sorry to hear of elder roberts passing, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Ginny and Angie.

R JONES

September 5, 2014

RIP, BROTHER ROBERTS

Torya Smith

September 4, 2014

You will be missed! You have always been a great teacher and administrator! Pleasant, kind and loving even in chastisement. I appreciate you and will never forget you! One of your Jackie Robinson kids!

tina keith-mitchell

September 4, 2014

Words can't express the way I feel right now.He will be truly missed but I have JOY knowing that my uncle received his wings and crown.He's walking in his glorified body.I just pray that God will give you peace and understanding.Love you:aunt Jackie, Jamar, Janequa, and Jaquanna. your niece and cousin, Tina

Patricia Williams Jenkins

September 4, 2014

Josie Pearl and family, my sincere condolences to you. Fund childhood memories in Savannah came to mind when I heard of Clarence's passing. May God's love comfort you and the family during this time.

CAROLYN WILSON

September 4, 2014

MR.ROBERTS YOU WELL BE SO MISS YOU KEPT MY DAUGHTER IN LINE AT CO-OP HIGH, GOD GIVE THE FAMILY PEACE AND ANGELS COVER OVER THE FAMILY...

Pastor Margaret Thomas

September 4, 2014

From Pastor Margaret Thomas and the Harvest Time Ministry church family and from Dea. Archie Thomas and The Harmony Angels

We express our deepest sympathy to the Roberts Family. May the love of God comfort your spirit during this difficult time. Pastor Roberts was dear to us and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers for strength to you all. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. God be with you. Love always!

Ebony Arnold

September 4, 2014

Mr. Roberts I am glad to know u are really enjoying life something all of us in flesh want so bad... I am.going to miss u yelling at me for running in the hallways or holding Theo's hand... Lol... You were a great father, administrator, husband but most important a great man... You will be greatly missed...??

Ahsha Martin

September 4, 2014

Best teach, administrator and friend..

Jack Boynton

September 4, 2014

To Jackie and the entire family, my sincere condolences on the passing of a dear friend. I have many fond memories of Clarence. He lived life with a purpose and touched countless lives. May God continue to bless you all.

george kammerer

September 4, 2014

Our hearts go out to his family my daughter attended the co-op he was always a gentleman we will miss you thank you for being there for all your kids

Alison Lilly

September 4, 2014

To Jackie & Family may God bless and keep you in this time of bereavement with Love Alison Lilly

Alison Lilly

September 3, 2014

To Jackie & Family may God bless and keep you in this time of bereavement with Love Alison Lilly

September 3, 2014

To the family of Clarence Roberts you have our sincere sympathy Paul & Katie Hawkins

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Memorial Events
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Sep

5

Viewing

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

First Church of Christ Center Church on the Green

250 Temple St., New Haven, CT

Sep

5

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

First Church of Christ Center Church on the Green

250 Temple St., New Haven, CT

Sep

6

Burial

9:30 a.m.

Beaverdale, CT

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Curvin K. Council Funeral Home

128 Dwight Street, New Haven, CT 06511

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