Paul D. Roberts, 93, of South Charleston, died peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.
Mr. Roberts was born February 19, 1916 in Kanawha County, WV. He was a 1934 graduate of Washington District High School.
Paul Roberts retired from DuPont as a production foreman with 40 years service. He served as a committeeman for the WV Extension Service and was with Farm Home Administration for 20 years. He was a member of Humpreys United Methodist Church, Tornado; a 60 year member of Masonic Lodge #58, St. Albans, as well as a 32nd degree member of Scottish Rite Body of Charleston for 50 years. He was master of Washington Grange for 5 years and a member of the WVA Beekeepers Association.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Julia Harold Roberts and a grandson James Whitlock.
He is survived by four daughters:
Susan Roberts, Port Lavaca, TX
Phyllis (Conrad) Fitzwater, South Charleston, WV
Mary Roberts, Mt. Juliet, TN
Judy (Greg) Dilger, Venice, FL
9 Grandchildren
16 Great Grandchildren
5 Great Great Grandchildren
Services will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Humphrey’s United Methodist Church, Tornado with Pastor Beth Peters officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Chaleston, with Masonic Graveside rites conducted by St. Albans Masonic Lodge 58. Friends and family may gather on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Curry Funeral Home, 2090 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV.
The Family wishes to give a special thanks to Dr. Richard Hayes and Dr. Rodney Dean for their kindness and excellent care.