Gary W. Roberts
Gary W. Roberts, age 60, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Johnson City Medical Center.
Gary was born February 8, 1949 in Norton, Virginia to the late Herman and Violet Huff Roberts. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Roberts and a sister, Janice Roberts.
He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and Gallaudet College of Washington, DC. Gary was a retired counselor and an advocate in Vocational Rehabilitation, where he worked for 22 years. Gary was a loving husband and father. He loved his friends and spending time with all of them. Gary was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Judy A. Roberts; daughters: Brittany Roberts and significant other Andy Natusch of Blowing Rock, NC and Catherine Roberts of the home; son, Ethan Roberts and fiancé Annie Russell of Greensboro, NC; sister, Sharon Johnson and husband Jimmy of Wise, VA; brothers: Douglas Roberts and wife Rochelle of Wise, VA and Desmond Roberts and wife Diana of Mount Airy, Maryland and six nieces.
It was Gary’s request to be cremated and that no formal visitation or service be held.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the National Association of the Deaf, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820, Silver Springs, Maryland 20910.
The family will receive friends at the home, 1373 Stouts Branch Rd., Mountain City, TN 37683.
Condolences may be made online at www.mountaincityfuneralhome.com.
The family of Gary W. Roberts has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church St., Mountain City, TN 37683.
