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George Roberts Obituary

George Roberts Sr., age 87 Retired employee from Union Passenger Terminal (Amtrak) and White Fleet Taxi Airport. entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Terrebonne General Hospital in Houma, LA. He was a graduate of Marion High School. Beloved husband of the late Shirley A. Roberts for 62 years. Son of the late Elias and Corine Roberts. Devoted Father of George Jr. of Houston, TX, Linton (Irene) of Racine, Wisconsin, Jerome of Gray, LA, Michael of Westwego, LA, Keith of Dallas, TX, Eric of Houston, TX, Denise (Fred Foxworth Jr.) of Dallas, GA and the late Judy Marie Roberts. Brother of the late Claretta Overton, Mary Lee Wells, Arie Harper and Jimmie Roberts. Also survived by two play daughters, twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. A native of Lumberton, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA for 78 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue from 8:00 am until 10:00 am. Followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 am. Interment Providence Memorial Park. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 24 to Apr. 26, 2014.

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Denise Foxworth

May 18, 2014

Daddy RIP no more suffuring and no more pain.

Denise Foxworth

May 18, 2014

Thanks to all that remember my daddy he was a soldier too many troops he will be acknowledge love you daddy you are still in my life and will always be

May 2, 2014

You will always live in our heart and the wonderful memories we have. Love to my family always.
Alice Harper Johnson

Terri Foxworth Williams

April 30, 2014

My prayers are with the family during these difficult times. Take comfort in God who can give you the strength and peace you need. Denise we love you and we are here for you and your family.
Your daughters Terri & Shannon and granddaughter Raquel

Alicia's Family...Lucy, Cassie, John, Calvin, Kim, Bree, Kimora, and Jordan

April 28, 2014

We are praying for all whom are touched by this loss. Find strength in know that he is now in God's hands. Be blessed and take care.

Denise Foxworth

April 27, 2014

I have no worry because I know that GOD is taking good care of this Soldier. Attention. Now at ease

April 26, 2014

Denise,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your dear father. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in knowing that God loves you and that He never makes mistakes.

Willie Dean Jacobs

Denise Foxworth

April 25, 2014

Daddy I miss you although I can still see your beautiful smile when we are laughing together but I will miss our conversations. Will always love and cherish your memories.

Mary Dianne Mason

April 25, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but special memories will help us to cope.
I have such good memories of my special Godfather/play daddy.

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