Mr. Joseph Hamilton Roberts, age 93, of Douglas passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2015, at the VA Medical Center, in Lake City, Florida, following a short illness. He was born August 12, 1922 to the late George David Roberts and the late Mary Sears Roberts. He was also Preceded in Death by his Wife, Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth McKinnon Roberts and a Son, Joeroy Roberts.
Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Barbara Ann Roberts , and Linda R. McLoon, both of Douglas, Ga.; Daughter-In-Law: Debbie Wright Roberts of Douglas, Ga.; 5 Grandchildren: Cecilia Dykes of Jacksonville, Fla., Crystal M. Lukas of Tifton, Ga. Jodie McLoon of South Carolina , Susanne M. Augusta of Douglas, Ga., and Erik Crosby of Broxton, Ga.; 9 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives.
Funeral Services will be Friday Morning, September 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Assembly of God. Interment will follow in the Douglas City Cemetery. Mr. Roberts will be placed in the Church, Friday morning at 10:00 A. M., to lie in state, until the funeral hour. The family will be receiving friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 P. M., at Ricketson Funeral Home.
Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the Arrangements.