The Obituary for James Roberts
James Roberts, of Bear Branch, KY., was born on October 16, 1963 in Hyden, KY., the son of the late, Roscoe "Shot" Roberts & the late, Marie Stidham Roberts. He passed away at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY. on Monday, October 10, 2016 at the age of 52. James had been a life-long resident of Leslie County, KY. He was affliated with the Bear Branch Baptist Church, Bear Branch, KY. James enjoyed listening to music & doing household chores.
James was preceded in death by his parents, 3 special aunts, Sylvania Hensley, Lizzie Crawford & Bertha Roberts & 3 special cousins, Clinton & Sheila Roberts & Elva Westerfield. He leaves the following relatives surviving, beloved brother, Roscoe Roberts & wife, Polly, Georgetown, KY., beloved sister who adored him, Nancy Roberts, Bear Branch, KY., 1 nephew, Kevin Roberts & Michelle, Hazard, KY., 1 niece, Tonya Hall & Edward of Hindman, KY., 4 great nephews, Tyler Miller, Jordan Hall, Dustin & Brayden Roberts, 2 great nieces, Katie & McKenzie Roberts, 5 best friends, Gary Wayne Hacker & Diane, Mable "Skip" Spell, Elisha Hacker & Debbie Hoskins, a very special caregiver, Janet Smith, special cousins, Edna Jackson & Joe, London, KY., Mary & J.D. Hacker, Bear Branch, KY., Wade & Virginia Hoskins, Bear Branch, KY., Bobby Hoskins, Bear Branch, KY., Sherry House & Morris of Manchester, KY. & Sim Crawford & Flora, Cincinncati, OH., 3 special babies, J.D. Hacker, Stella Hoskins & Macey Hacker & James' baby stuffed duck named "Bobby". Also a host of other relatives & friends survive.
FUNERAL:
Saturday, October 15, 2016 @ 1:00 P.M. at the Bear Branch Baptist Church, Bear Branch, KY.
MINISTERS:
Jacob Fisher & Bill Wagers
INTERMENT:
Farmer Roberts Cemetery, Bear Branch, KY.
PALLBEARERS:
Kevin Roberts, Dustin Roberts, Gary Wayne Hacker, Christopher Wayne Hacker, Wade Hoskins, Bobby Hoskins, Jacob Fisher & Joe Jackson
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
LeRoy Couch, Leslie Couch, Ezra Brewer, J.C. Brewer, Mack Brewer, J.D. Hacker, Tyler Miller & Jordan Hall.
VISITATION:
Friday, October 14, 2016 @ 2:00 P.M. at the Church
You may send your condolences to the family @dwaynewalkerfuneralhome.com