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Dr. Robert Roberts Obituary
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Robert E. Roberts DDS, PhD, MSW, of New Orleans passed away Oct. 14, 2013. He was the founder and Executive Director of Project Return of Louisiana, Inc., an internationally recognized prison reentry program aimed at effectively breaking cycles of crime.
Born September 5, 1943, to Joe and Armenta Scott Roberts in Shreveport, Roberts graduated from C.E. Byrd H.S, '61. Undergraduate work at Louisiana Tech University led to graduation from Loyola University
Dental School, '68.
Dr. Roberts served in the U.S. Army Dental Corp in Bamberg, Germany, before returning to Shreveport/Bossier City to practice dentistry for 20-years. He was an active member of the Porsche Club of America and the Experimental Aircraft Association. He flew sailplanes and was an early member of the Shreveport Downtown Air Show Team. Later, he and friends from the Minnesota Men's Conference sang with the Bottom Feeders in New Orleans.
He earned a MSW in '87 and a Ph.D. from LSU, '91. He was a clinical professor at Tulane Medical Center's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine when he founded Project Return.
His beloved wife Rosemary Mumm, her mother Helen Mumm, of New Orleans, his parents Armenta and Joe, stepfather C. W. Hollenshead, of Shreveport, and sister Betty Gates and niece Vicki Hebert, Bossier City, preceded Dr. Roberts in death.
He is survived by sons and their families: Robert A., Melanie, Ashley, Grace, of Fairhope, AL; Jeff, Kathryn, Sofia, Wesley, Altadena, CA; Adam, Kathleen, Anna, Joshua, Batavia, IL; Lorey Flick and Joel Roberts, NYC. Brother, Scotty Roberts, wife Jan, Shaun and Greg of Destin, FL, Adrienne Roberts, Arlington, VA; Karen Hebert Bissell, Brandi and Taylor, Bossier City, also survive him.
A celebration of life is planned in Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 24, 3:00-5:00 pm, coordinated by Jamilah Peters-Mohammad and Luther Gray, 504-495-0463, [email protected]. A gift to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers is preferred.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dr. Robert Roberts
Dick
November 26, 2013
We had a riverside sendoff in Minneapolis Sunday. Met Bob at the Minnesota Men's Conference. Quite a guy.
October 29, 2013
I just wish I could have conversed with him a little more such an interesting man. Gislaine from IAT clinic.
October 28, 2013
Our daughter Kathryn is married to Bob's second son, Jeff. I remember laughing and enjoying Bob's humor always. Plus, Bob was a dentist, just as my dad was. Rest in peace, Bob -- you've earned it!
Janet Hunton Neucere
October 27, 2013
So many fond memories of your dad and you boys. They will always remain with me.
Bill Roberts
October 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
October 27, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Robert E. Roberts our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Robert. And to Robert it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Army. Robert, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, Generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Robert's family and loved ones.
Bobby L. Williams, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
October 26, 2013
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