Harlan Russell Roberts, 68, of Griffithsville, WV, went to be with the Lord Saturday, on June 24, 2023, with his family by his side at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. He is preceded in death by his parents, James “Tuck” & June Barrett Roberts and infant brother, James Harry Roberts.
He was formerly employed as an oil field worker for Pennzoil Company, Yawkey, and pastored in several area churches and currently attended Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek, WV. He was a 1973 graduate of Duval High School and was a member of Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71, Scottish Rite, Charleston, and Teamsters Local 175. Harlan also worked as an EMT and was a member of Duval Volunteer Fire Department.
Harlan is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mitzi, daughter, Jenny Lea Lawrence, sister, Cleta (Bill) Gillenwater, and a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek, with Pastor Keith George and Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at the Miller Cemetery, Sweetland, with Masonic Graveside Rites.
Family & friends will gather at the church two hours prior to the service.
I considered Harlan a long time friend. We were in the Duval band together. He was a wonderful Christian man that made his life count. The world has lost. Mitzi and Jennie you are in my prayers, may comfort you.
Mitzi , Jenny, and family You are in my prayers for God’s comfort to surround you. Love you