Gordon R. Roberts, Sr., 70, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was a retired bus driver with Kanawha County Schools. He was a Korean War Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Macel; daughter, Brenda Garnes of South Charleston; two sons, Gordon Roberts, Jr., of Sumerco, Kevin Roberts of Cohutta, Georgia; sister, Billie Means of Sumerco; brother, Marvin Roberts of Dunbar; two grandchildren, Mandy Garnes and J. J. Roberts.
Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 14, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roe Smith officiating. Private family burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church,
PO Box 32, Sod, WV 25564.