Marlin C. Roberts, Sr., 81, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2019 after a long battle with lung cancer.
Marlin was born October 7, 1937 in New Albany, MS to Fon and Bessie Roberts of Guntown, MS. Marlin was in the Navy from June 1956 until June 1962, and then moved to Memphis, TN where he married and made a home with Bobbie Jean Butler. In 1975, they moved to Walnut, MS where he began his business, Roberts Appliance Service until retiring in 2009. Marlin enjoyed collecting coins and pocketknives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Martin Roberts; his sisters, Margaret Davis, Marion Johnson, and Marie Hayne.
Marlin is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jean Butler Roberts; son, Marlin ‘Buddy’ Roberts Jr.; daughters, Regina Oakes (Ricky), Janet Smith (Larry), and Kelly Redwine (Wayne); grandchildren, Rebecca Sambola (Hunter), Joshua Oakes (Monnie), James Smith, Wendy Cooper (Sidney), Patrick Roberts, Aidan Roberts, and Gabriella Lipford; and great-grandchildren, Haley Sambola, Madilyn Sambola, and Rowyan Cooper.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Cancer Society.
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