OBITUARY

Hollis "Tom" Francis Roberts

11 July, 193526 September, 2023
Hollis “Tom” Francis Roberts, 88, a resident of Bridgewater passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his home. He was the youngest and last surviving member of his immediate family. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Albemarle County and was the son of the late Marcus Hunter and Ethel Grey Clarke Roberts. Tom graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1957. He was manager of the Waynesboro Wetsel Seed store for 25 years, after their closing he moved to the store in Harrisonburg, from which he retired. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church and the former Harrisonburg Moose Lodge #1686. He was married twice; his first wife, Phyllis Ritchie Roberts and his second wife, Betty Jo Vance Roberts, both preceded him in death. A sister, Reitta Roberts Rodgers; and three brothers, William “Billy” Roberts, M. H. “Sam” Roberts and Jack Roberts, also preceded him in death. He is survived by his longtime friend and mother-in-law, Frances Ritchie; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews. Friends may view from 12 – 5 pm, on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. The family will not be present. A graveside service will be held 2 pm Sunday, October 1, 2023 at St. Jacobs (Spaders) Lutheran Church Cemetery with Pastor Dan Bassett officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.

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  • FAMILY

  • Frances Ritchie Long Time Friend & Mother-in-Law
  • Numerous Nieces & Nephews
  • Numerous Great-Nieces & Great-Nephews
  • Numerous Great-Great Nieces & Great-Great-Nephews
  • Phyllis Ritchie Roberts First Wife (deceased)
  • Betty Jo Vance Roberts Second Wife (deceased)
  • Ethel Grey Clarke Roberts Mother (deceased)
  • Marcus Hunter Roberts Father (deceased)
  • Reitta Roberts Rodgers Sister (deceased)
  • William "Billy" Roberts Brother (deceased)
  • M. H. "Sam" Roberts Brother (deceased)
  • Jack Roberts Brother (deceased)
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  • A Charity of Choice

Past Services

Saturday, 30 September, 2023

Friends May Visit and Pay Respects

Sunday, 01 October, 2023

Graveside Service