Ernest Eugene Roberts, age 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana went home to Jesus on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born June 7, 1941 in Brookville, Indiana to the late Ernest and Ruby (Estridge) Roberts. Ernest served in the United States Air Force from 1960 until 1964.
Ernest worked as a nurse for many years. He was a member of Thompson Road Baptist Church for 30 years. Ernest was very passionate about his faith and enjoyed sharing the message of Jesus with everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Ernest is survived by his daughter, Gina Roberts; sister, Mary Lou Lacy; and many cousins and nieces and nephews. Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Roberts; parents; and sister, Judy Byrd.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:00 am until 12:30 pm at Thompson Road Baptist Church, 1700 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227. A memorial service will immediately follow at 12:30 pm.
Ernest will be laid to rest at The Gardens at Olive Branch Cemetery.
