OBITUARY
William (Billy) C. Roberts, Jr., age 73, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Mr. Roberts was a lifelong resident of Newton County who carved out a life that was centered around family and community. He happily devoted his free time to nurturing and building relationships with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Roberts looked forward to meals and fellowship with loved ones, gatherings to celebrate the holidays, and sharing his passion for catfishing with his grandchildren. He was woven together with qualities that made him easy to admire and respect. Mr. Roberts had a strong will, a heart of gold, and an inclination to give without expectations. In addition to his family and fishing, he loved football and was a loyal and avid fan of the Crimson Tide. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his parents, Cliff and Rosa Roberts; sisters, Carolyn Roberts Bunn, Bobbie Roberts Parham; brother, Johnny Roberts; as well as his beloved fur baby, Bailey.
Mr. Roberts will be remembered by those who knew and loved him, especially his wife of 51 years, Carolyn M. Roberts; daughter, Christie Roberts Moore; son and daughter-in-law, Cliff and Nicole Roberts; grandchildren, Walker, Will; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eunice and Bill Smith; Betty and Dr. Tom Brown; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Roberts will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020, 2:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Phil Budensiek officiating. Interment will be held in Lawnwood Memorial Park, in Covington. Friends may visit with his family at the funeral home, two hours prior to his service, from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, GA 30606, or the American Stroke Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 214, Mission, KS, 66202.
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