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Gus Roberts Obituary
Bostick-Tompkins funeral home is in charge of the service.
Mr. Roberts died Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Gus and Amy Hampton Roberts. A 1961 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, he continued his education and graduated from Hampton Institute with a BA degree in Engineering, and received a MA degree in Architectural Engineering from SC State College. He was the owner of Gus Roberts and Associates Architectural Firm and retired in 2004 from SC State University where he was a Professor of Engineering.
Gus served as a Captain in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam Conflict, was a current member of the S.C. Combat Veterans Group, The Military Order of the World Wars, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. He was dedicated to his St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church family where he served in many capacities. In the community he was currently serving as Vice Chairman of the Work Force Investment Board, as Board Member and Past President of the Southeastern Employment Training Association and he served as a member of Richland County Council.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Saran H. Roberts; children, Tanya Roberts, Stephan and Regina Roberts, Arnett and Samantha Gardner and Cory and Kimberly Hunt; siblings, Jimmy L. Roberts, Helen R. and John Hollis and Mary R. White; a host of grandchildren; and other loving relatives and dear friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gus Roberts
March 31, 2009
Saran, I know words cannot express what you are feeling now. My heart goes out to you and your family. I know you will miss your soul mate, too. Be strong and God will help you get through it.
Dot Greene, Richland County-Cola, SC
Harriet Fields
March 30, 2009
It is with great sorrow that I learn of your lost. I knew Gus during the time he was a member of County Council and as a faculty member at S. C. State. May God continue to walk with all of you. Harriet Gardin Fields, former member of Richland County Council 1989-97 and 1966 State Graduate.
Brenda Lindsay
March 30, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Roberts being at the Airport where I am employed many times attending meetings. He was always a nice gentleman and a wonderful architect. He will truly be missed by all.
Venis Manigo
March 30, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Gus was the consummate gentleman and a true professional. I got a chance to know him during the late 80's-early 90's when he was chairman of the Procurement Review panel. He was a very smart man with great business acumen and he will missed greatly.
Amy Metts
March 30, 2009
Mr. Gus sure was a wonderful and kind gentleman. We surely will miss him in Cardiac Rehab. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Cardiac Rehab, Palmetto Health Richland
March 29, 2009
Mrs. Roberts, I just read the newspaper, I am very sorry, I know you will miss him deeply, please remember God knows best.
Elaine Bostic-Phenizy
Queen Gadson-Linen
March 29, 2009
Saran, Stephan and Tanya I will miss Gus. He was a good man and would keep you laughing. Although I hadn't seen him in awhile, he was still cuz and always happy to see me or me see him. Just remember all of the good times. As I know, that there were many. May God bless you and keep you in his care. Love ya lots.
Dr. Beverly J. Griffin
March 29, 2009
"Saran, I extend my condolences to you and the Roberts family during your time of bereavement. Gus will surely be missed by his family, friends and associates alike. May God bless, comfort and keep you during this difficult time."
Greg & Vanessa Lewis
March 28, 2009
Our prayers, thoughts and hearts are with you in the loss of such a special man in so many lives. Gus touched so many hearts with his smile and deeds. Please feel free to call on us anytime for anything you may need. With all our love,
Jacquetta Goodwin
March 28, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Gus Roberts. He was an excellent professor and outstanding architect whose designs will live on. May God comfort you at this time. SCSU graduate 1985
Ida Clinkscale
March 28, 2009
Sarah, my prayers are with you and the Roberts family. my heart is sadden to hear of your lost. love much.
Gary Dombek
March 28, 2009
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.
Cheryl Pressey-Powell
March 28, 2009
Our prayers go out to your family as Gus has made the "ultimate transition". May God bless and keep you. Cheryl Pressey-Powell (Representing the Hollis Family)
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