Roy “Earl” Roberts, Sr., age 87, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
Mr. Roberts was born on May 14, 1935, in Habersham County, Georgia, to the late Elvin and Lucille Turpen Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara Turner Roberts, and his infant son, James Edward Roberts.
Mr. Roberts was a retired United States Navy Veteran, having served as Chief Warrant Officer with 20 years of dedicated service. He also was retired from the State of Georgia DOC with 15 years of service, and he served as a Habersham County Commissioner with 11 years of service. Mr. Roberts was also a builder and developer. Earl was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cornelia where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher, and had also served as Song Director at Tallulah Falls Baptist Church. He enjoyed restoring antique Ford tractors and attending Ship Mate Reunions. Earl was a very proud grandfather and great-grandfather; he was known to his grandchildren as “Papa Earl”.
Survivors include his daughter, Janet Kinsey and Scott Jenkins, of Demorest; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy “Rob” Roberts, Jr. and Jackie Roberts, of Cornelia; Ron and Carole Roberts, of Mt. Airy; sister, Emily Farley; grandchildren, Roy Earl Roberts, III, and Haley; Jennifer Burton and Michael; Katie Howard and Jared; Mark Roberts and Shauna; Mason Kinsey; Garrett Kinsey and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Rev. David Turner and Rev. Steve Doran officiating. Interment will follow in the Clarkesville City Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Navy.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the funeral home prior to the service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
