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ROGERS ROBERTS Obituary
Rogers "RW" Ward Roberts, son of the late Troy L. and Mattie Lou (Daniels) Roberts, departed this life Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, after a brief stay at South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Vineland.
Rogers was born Dec. 23, 1945, in Waynesville, Ga., and was a resident of Vineland for 45 years. He retired in 2008 from Aunt Kitty's, formerly known as Venice Maid Foods, after 40 years of employment as a forklift operator/warehouse foreman. He was most recently employed part-time at Cumberland County Family Shelter as a delivery person/warehouse foreman.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Lillian (Betsy) Roberts; five children, Allen, Jeremiah, Dianna, Kevin and John; three daughters-in-law, Brenda, Judy and Carmen; one son-in-law, Jamal; 17 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He also leaves one brother, Roy Roberts and his fiancé Brenda; four sisters, Rosalee Walker and her husband Bob, Brenda S. Ridley and her husband Norman, Ruby L. Thomas, and Addie L. Miller and her husband Chancey; and a host of nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends.
He was predeceased by a sister, BettyJo Gillespie.
Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards and Son Funeral Home Inc., 208 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, with the Rev. Robert Bryant officiating. Relatives and friends may attend a viewing from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
Written tributes and condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home's Web site at www.edwardsandsonfuneralhome.com.
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Jessica and Ashlee Harris
March 5, 2010
Sorry for the loss of your husband, grandfather, and friend. Roger was a wonderful person and cared about everybody. May God bless you and your family
Linda Cataldi / Flash
February 26, 2010
Cantalope Man (Roger) - My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. My CB buddy years ago and your friendly hello every morning when I was out there delivering bread.. Big Five always talked about how he loved going fishing with you in your boat, Always a friendly smile and wave when I rode by on my way home. You were always outside working in your garden or chopping wood. Your family was truly blessed with you. My heart is with them.
Tammie Lou Auberzinski
February 25, 2010
Bless it be to you all. Sorry for the lost. I have you all in my prayers and thoughts.
Pop Pops Crazy baby, JJ and Daughter Judy will 4 ever love and honor your memory. RIP Pop Pops
February 25, 2010
Arlene Bonner
February 24, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sonia DeJesus
February 24, 2010
Judy, Dev and Peedo... Your grandfather was a great man and we were all very blessed to have met him. Stay strong and faithful. All three of you were good to him and should feel very proud. Take care of his Betsie in his honor. GOD Bless. RIP Grandpa Roberts
Marcie Peters
February 24, 2010
Lillian,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Jennifer Godfrey
February 24, 2010
Roger...words can't explain how much you will be missed! All of my life I was used to seeing you every day...you've known my family since we moved across the street 32 years ago...who will I wave to every time I go and visit my parents? You were a great man! RIP
Garret Godfrey
February 24, 2010
I will miss seeing you waving outside everyting I go to visit my parents house. I know your in heaven watching down. Rest in peace.
Betty Melton
February 24, 2010
May the Lord Bless this family in there time of need.The Lord is happy to have such a wonderful angel in his heaven as this loving and devoted father. family and friends will miss him my family will pray for the family in there sudden lost. God Bless from the Thomas,and Melton family
Patrick & Anna Irby
February 23, 2010
Roger will be sadly missed and We pray for you all. Roger worked with my father and my brother in law. He was always a very nice man. May the lord bless you all. and keep you safe.
JoAnne Moschetti Denby
February 23, 2010
"Cantelope Man"...I will remember all the good times we shared so many years ago. You made me the best blue fish I have ever eaten...I find comfort in knowing you will be fishing with Carl (WonderMan) in a place we can only imagine. My prayers to all those who knew and loved you..Rest in peace my friend.....WitchyWoman (JoAnne)
Marianne Mason
February 23, 2010
Lillian, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Love you.
February 23, 2010
Lillian and Family,
Only He knows why we are called to Heaven. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Mary (Safaryn)
Linda Williamson
February 23, 2010
Norm and Brenda: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Debbie Bernhardt
February 23, 2010
Lillian,
Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care
Debbie Bernhardt
Frank Lynch
February 22, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 22, 2010
Hursey, We're all thinking of you. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
3-11 Staff RVJDC
Michele Plummer
February 22, 2010
Hursey, My sympathy to you and your family. Take care and keep in touch.
February 22, 2010
John and family, We are all so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.
Your friends at the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center
February 22, 2010
Allen, Diana, Kevin, Jerry & John
May the blessings of love be upon you,
May its peace abide with you,
May its essence illuminate your heart,
Now and forever more.
God Bless,
Michael Coit & Family
Kevin Pratt
February 22, 2010
~our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for the loss of a great man! He was well known here at the scrap yard and will be greatly missed. God Bless!!
February 22, 2010
Lillian and family, I pray that the Good Lord will hold all of you close now and soothe you with His gentle touch as you make your way through this difficult time. And I want you to know that I'll be holding you close, too, in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,
Pat Vesper (Hammonton, NJ)
Sue Hahn-Wilson
February 22, 2010
My sincerest, heartfelt condolances to Lillian and the family in their loss.
Sue Hahn-Wilson
Gary Johnson
February 22, 2010
May the Good Lord that I assume we all know by now, continue to bring his Everalsting Strength & Mercy upon the family of Mr. Rogers Roberts. To his children ; my cousins -in-law Alan, Jerry, Diana, Kevin & John my most sincere prayers are being lifted in your name and I pray that one day we will all get to see Rogers once again in our eternal resting place..When we see him again, he will be shouting once again, dancing and joking around and chantting " The Moose is stil on the Loose" that's from his days at Landis Park in Vineland when he was the manager of the MOOSE Little League team. I have Mad-Luv for you all and if I am needed upon, just reach me by any means, I will see you on Wednesday Night. Cousin-n-law & friend, GJ
ronnie gorgo
February 22, 2010
I am sure going to miss riding by and seeing that big wave everyday, and the laughs we shared by your grill, also going to miss you stopping by the shop during the day. You were a great guy and i am going too miss you so much, Ronnie Gorgo
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