Joseph "Joe" Hamilton Roberts

August 12, 1922 - September 2, 2015

Mr. Joseph Hamilton “Joe” 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. Mr. Roberts, a native of Coffee County, was a retired Brick Mason. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, having served throughout France and Normandy. He was also preceded in death by His Wife, Minnie Elizabeth McKinnon Roberts, 1 Son, Joeroy Roberts, Sr., and 1 Grandson, Joeroy Roberts, Jr., 1 Sister, Estelle Merritt, and 4 Brothers, Elisha Roberts, James William Roberts, Johnny Roberts, and Wallace Roberts. Mr. Roberts attended the First Assembly of God. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Barbara Ann Roberts , and Linda R. McLoon, both of Douglas, Ga.; Daughter-In-Law: Debbie Wright Roberts of Broxton, Ga. 5 Grandchildren: Cecilia Dykes of Jacksonville, Ga., Crystal M. Lukas of Tifton, Ga., Jody 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 were held Friday morning, September 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Assembly of God, with Rev. Marshall Adcock and Rev. Byron Griffis officiating. The Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery, with Military Honors, and Flag Detail being furnished by Personnel from Fort Stewart Army Base at Hinesville, Ga.; Active Pallbearers were: Glenn Gardner, Robert Futch, Jim Harrell, Jesse Jowers, Mickey Jowers, Carl Murray, and Johnny Wayne Jowers. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class, and members of the Georgia State Patrol. Special Musical Selections, “Amazing Grace”, and “Shall We Gather At The River”, were presented by the Soloist, Paul Hutcheson, with Othalyne Bowen, at the Piano, and “Beulah Land”, was presented by the Soloist Rev. Marshall Adcock, with Othalyne Bowen, at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist Othalyne Bowen. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.