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DAVID ARNOLD ROBERTS, 77, went to his heavenly home January 26, 2025, with his family by his side. Throughout his life, David held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him.
David was born to Arnold and Ruth Roberts on June 19, 1947. He graduated from St. Albans High School, class of 1966. Following graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Patsy. David was drafted shortly after marriage and served as military police in the US Army. He later studied at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He was a master electrician, owner of his own electrical business, and worked at nuclear power plants nationwide. David was a devoted husband and celebrated 58 years of marriage with Patsy in June.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents, his sister, Joyce Burdette, and his brother, Paul Roberts. David is survived by his wife, Patsy, his children, Cherie Mollohan, and her husband Gregg of Bullhead City, AZ; Michael Roberts of Bullhead City, AZ; Betsy Lightner, and her husband, Brandon, of Ashland, KY; four grandchildren, Cameron Lightner, Alyssa Hamrick, Mackenzie Mollohan, Jocalyn Roberts; one great granddaughter, Aria Hamrick; two sisters, Ruth Hatfield, and her husband, Herb; Joan Harless, and her husband, Ernie; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Mohave Baptist Church, Bullhead City, AZ, with Pastor Don Randall officiating. Arrangements by Dimond & Sons, Bullhead City, AZ. Burial will be a private service with military honors at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, NV.
The family requests cards of encouragement in lieu of flowers. Delivery address for cards available upon request. If flowers are sent, they must be delivered by February 10, to Dimond & Sons, at 2620 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442.

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Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Feb. 6, 2025.

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Paul Hatfield

February 7, 2025

Our thoughts and many prayers are with you Patsy and the whole family. May the Lord give you each His peace and comfort in a very special way at this time. Certainly David is shouting "GLORY! GLORY! ". Blessings to you folks!! Paul & Judy Hatfield, Florida

Alicia B Cavender

February 6, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone! He will now get to see his beloved God and maybe my Grandmother Opal was there to greet him! Prayers of love and support!

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