IN LOVING MEMORY OF
J. Harold
Roberts, Sr.
February 7, 1927 – October 1, 2015
Obituary
J. Harold Roberts, 88, of Clermont, died October 1, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents Artis and Essie Roberts and his brothers Garland and Wilburn Roberts.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn; daughter Deborah Roberts; son James H. (Jim) Roberts, Jr.; daughter-in-law Mary Turner Roberts; grandchildren James H. (Bo) Roberts, III and Claire Iverson Roberts; sisters Ada Smith and Nell Harvell (Ray); many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
Harold was born in Arab, Ala., and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Beginning in 1952 when he opened his first business, Clermont Television and Appliance, Harold spent his career as a small business owner, operating Roberts TV until 1977 and Harold Roberts Realty from 1978 until his retirement in 2007.
Shortly after moving to Clermont, Harold and a few other Christians began the work that became the Clermont Church of Christ where he was a member until his death. Harold served as an Elder of the church for twenty-seven years. He served as President of the Clermont Jaycees, the Clermont Chamber of Commerce and the Lion's Club. He also served more than twenty years on the Board of Directors of South Lake Hospital.
Harold was a quiet, strong man of great integrity dedicated to serving his Lord, his family and his community. He mentored many young businessmen, championed the rights of those in need and touched numerous lives with his generosity. He loved, cherished and honored his wife, taught his children hard work, independence and sacrifice. He showed his grandchildren the value of living a full life in service to our Lord.
Harold was a constant and steadfast man of great wisdom who approached life with a rare humility and grace. He left this life with an overwhelming peacefulness, carried to his home on the wings of angels having secured victory through Jesus. "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21
Arrangements are:
Visitation will be at 10:00 am on Monday, October 5, 2015 with services following at 11:00 am at Becker Funeral Home, 806 West Minneola Ave., Clermont, Fla. Barry Hudson will officiate.
Honorary Pallbearers are John Cofield, Jim Gore, Chuck Hendrix, Keith Hogan, Doug Kennedy, Bill Langley, Don Madden, Loren Montfoort and Bill Webb.
Pallbearers are Ken Brooks, Mitch Cybulski, Sean Hovater, Doug Johnson, George Piasare and Glen Tegg.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn; daughter Deborah Roberts; son James H. (Jim) Roberts, Jr.; daughter-in-law Mary Turner Roberts; grandchildren James H. (Bo) Roberts, III and Claire Iverson Roberts; sisters Ada Smith and Nell Harvell (Ray); many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
Harold was born in Arab, Ala., and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Beginning in 1952 when he opened his first business, Clermont Television and Appliance, Harold spent his career as a small business owner, operating Roberts TV until 1977 and Harold Roberts Realty from 1978 until his retirement in 2007.
Shortly after moving to Clermont, Harold and a few other Christians began the work that became the Clermont Church of Christ where he was a member until his death. Harold served as an Elder of the church for twenty-seven years. He served as President of the Clermont Jaycees, the Clermont Chamber of Commerce and the Lion's Club. He also served more than twenty years on the Board of Directors of South Lake Hospital.
Harold was a quiet, strong man of great integrity dedicated to serving his Lord, his family and his community. He mentored many young businessmen, championed the rights of those in need and touched numerous lives with his generosity. He loved, cherished and honored his wife, taught his children hard work, independence and sacrifice. He showed his grandchildren the value of living a full life in service to our Lord.
Harold was a constant and steadfast man of great wisdom who approached life with a rare humility and grace. He left this life with an overwhelming peacefulness, carried to his home on the wings of angels having secured victory through Jesus. "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21
Arrangements are:
Visitation will be at 10:00 am on Monday, October 5, 2015 with services following at 11:00 am at Becker Funeral Home, 806 West Minneola Ave., Clermont, Fla. Barry Hudson will officiate.
Honorary Pallbearers are John Cofield, Jim Gore, Chuck Hendrix, Keith Hogan, Doug Kennedy, Bill Langley, Don Madden, Loren Montfoort and Bill Webb.
Pallbearers are Ken Brooks, Mitch Cybulski, Sean Hovater, Doug Johnson, George Piasare and Glen Tegg.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
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