Ronald Leon "Ronnie" Roberts Sr.

Ronald Leon Roberts, Sr. entered this world on May 26th, 1943, to Callie and Joe Roberts of Princeton, Indiana. Ronald was baptized in Princeton IN at a young age. He later became a member of Calvary Baptist Church IN Terre Haute In where he met the Love of his Life Shirley Hutchinson. Affectionately known as "Ronnie Roo" he loved his nickname and spending time with his family. Ronnie Roo was known for his BBQ's and Fish Fries. He would have Gilbert Street packed they even began to call him Governor of G-Street. Ronnie loved having a good ole time cooking and just enjoying the outside air. He would sit outside for hours just enjoying the weather or cooking even if he was by himself. He definitely, mastered the art of frying fish. He also loved to hunt, even BBQ'D raccoon, deer, and rabbit. Whatever he caught he was throwing on that grill. Ronnie was known for his kindness, he would let anybody come get a plate, everyone loved Ronnie Roo. Ronnie attended public schools in Princeton, IN. He moved to Terre Haute, IN and started working right away. He worked at Terre Haute Coke and Carbon Plant where he retired from. He then decided to go back to work and started at Gartland Foundry where he also retired after more than 20 years. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents Callie and Joe Roberts, his daughters LaRonda Roberts and Clister Roberts, and his grandson Mario Roberts. He departed this life on Friday September 5th, 2025, at Union Hospital with his wife Shirley Roberts and his Family by his side. Ronald leaves to cherish his beautiful wife of 62 years Shirley Hutchinson Roberts of Terre Haute, IN. Two brothers Eugene Roberts of Anchorage, Alaska, Shelby Roberts of Kalamazoo Michigan, One sister Nancy Roberts of Kansas City, Kansas. Four sons Donald Roberts (Pamela), of Indianapolis, IN, Ronald Roberts JR. his daughter in law Edith, (Maurice, Karann), William Roberts (Ashley), Roy Roberts (Kathy), all of Terre Haute, IN. Four granddaughters Kimberly Roberts of Indianapolis, IN, Taneesha Roberts of Georgia, Nastasia Roberts, And Imani Roberts both of Terre Haute, IN. Three grandsons Leondre Roberts, and Davarion Roberts both of Terre Haute, IN, Kamron Roberts of Lincoln, Nebraska. Fifiteen great-grandchildren Taeshod, Anthony, TaKiya, T'Asia, TajaRae, TyRell, Ziaire, LA 'Vaunt Ka' Varion, E'Mariana, Nasiah, Nalayah, Maurice Jr., Damani, and Baby Hendrix along with a host of niece's nephews' close family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Samaritan Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ronald "Ronnie" Leon Roberts, Sr., please visit our floral store.