Russell "Russ" Earnest Roberts, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021 at his home.
He was born on July 4, 1926 to the late Vance and Ethel Roberts and was the last survivor of their children. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Jack and Donald and his sister Jean Homola. Eighteen years ago he lost the love of his life, his wife of over 50 years, Edith "Eda".
Russ grew up on his family's tobacco farm where he embraced his love of family, nature, hunting, fishing and a strong work ethic. Russell also enjoyed sports (especially baseball) with his two brothers. He graduated from Aycock High School class of 1944 and was off to Fort Bragg to train and serve his country in the Army. In WWII he was stationed in France and Germany just after Hitler's final surrender on his soil. Russ was a simple man who enjoyed his life on his farm. A great day for Russ was after the tobacco had been harvested and sold, he could take it easy—with a cold winter's day, a few buddies, a shotgun, a covey of quail and the most important, a good bird dog! Home that evening, pockets full of birds to clean and feast on later. He had many great days and Russ had a wonderful life.
Survivors include his loving daughters, Paige Hansen (Alan) and Pam Kimrey (Doug); grandchildren, Rob Smith, Kyndel McKinney (Kevin), Katie Whitaker (Jessie) and Kassie Baker (Matt). He also leaves two sister-in-laws; Edith S. Roberts and Billie P. Roberts, four great grandchildren, Eleanor, Russell and Audrey Whitaker and Renna Baker as well as many nieces and nephews.
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U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Russell Earnest Roberts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1926
Birth Place: Cedar Grove, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Registration Date: 1944
Registration Place: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Russell Earnest Roberts Self (Head)
Vance Roberts Self (Head)
Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: Russell Ernest Roberts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Registration Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1948
Marriage Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Father: J B Roberts
Mother: Ethel Hawkins
Spouse: Edith Ross Forman
Certificate Number: 1948004550
He was born on July 4, 1926 to the late Vance and Ethel Roberts and was the last survivor of their children. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Jack and Donald and his sister Jean Homola. Eighteen years ago he lost the love of his life, his wife of over 50 years, Edith "Eda".
Russ grew up on his family's tobacco farm where he embraced his love of family, nature, hunting, fishing and a strong work ethic. Russell also enjoyed sports (especially baseball) with his two brothers. He graduated from Aycock High School class of 1944 and was off to Fort Bragg to train and serve his country in the Army. In WWII he was stationed in France and Germany just after Hitler's final surrender on his soil. Russ was a simple man who enjoyed his life on his farm. A great day for Russ was after the tobacco had been harvested and sold, he could take it easy—with a cold winter's day, a few buddies, a shotgun, a covey of quail and the most important, a good bird dog! Home that evening, pockets full of birds to clean and feast on later. He had many great days and Russ had a wonderful life.
Survivors include his loving daughters, Paige Hansen (Alan) and Pam Kimrey (Doug); grandchildren, Rob Smith, Kyndel McKinney (Kevin), Katie Whitaker (Jessie) and Kassie Baker (Matt). He also leaves two sister-in-laws; Edith S. Roberts and Billie P. Roberts, four great grandchildren, Eleanor, Russell and Audrey Whitaker and Renna Baker as well as many nieces and nephews.
Obituary and death location sent by contributor: HCMjr. (47307309)
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Russell Earnest Roberts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1926
Birth Place: Cedar Grove, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Registration Date: 1944
Registration Place: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Russell Earnest Roberts Self (Head)
Vance Roberts Self (Head)
Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: Russell Ernest Roberts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Registration Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1948
Marriage Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Father: J B Roberts
Mother: Ethel Hawkins
Spouse: Edith Ross Forman
Certificate Number: 1948004550
Russell "Russ" Earnest Roberts, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021 at his home.
He was born on July 4, 1926 to the late Vance and Ethel Roberts and was the last survivor of their children. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Jack and Donald and his sister Jean Homola. Eighteen years ago he lost the love of his life, his wife of over 50 years, Edith "Eda".
Russ grew up on his family's tobacco farm where he embraced his love of family, nature, hunting, fishing and a strong work ethic. Russell also enjoyed sports (especially baseball) with his two brothers. He graduated from Aycock High School class of 1944 and was off to Fort Bragg to train and serve his country in the Army. In WWII he was stationed in France and Germany just after Hitler's final surrender on his soil. Russ was a simple man who enjoyed his life on his farm. A great day for Russ was after the tobacco had been harvested and sold, he could take it easy—with a cold winter's day, a few buddies, a shotgun, a covey of quail and the most important, a good bird dog! Home that evening, pockets full of birds to clean and feast on later. He had many great days and Russ had a wonderful life.
Survivors include his loving daughters, Paige Hansen (Alan) and Pam Kimrey (Doug); grandchildren, Rob Smith, Kyndel McKinney (Kevin), Katie Whitaker (Jessie) and Kassie Baker (Matt). He also leaves two sister-in-laws; Edith S. Roberts and Billie P. Roberts, four great grandchildren, Eleanor, Russell and Audrey Whitaker and Renna Baker as well as many nieces and nephews.
Obituary and death location sent by contributor: HCMjr. (47307309)
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Russell Earnest Roberts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1926
Birth Place: Cedar Grove, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Registration Date: 1944
Registration Place: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Russell Earnest Roberts Self (Head)
Vance Roberts Self (Head)
Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: Russell Ernest Roberts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Registration Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1948
Marriage Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Father: J B Roberts
Mother: Ethel Hawkins
Spouse: Edith Ross Forman
Certificate Number: 1948004550
He was born on July 4, 1926 to the late Vance and Ethel Roberts and was the last survivor of their children. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Jack and Donald and his sister Jean Homola. Eighteen years ago he lost the love of his life, his wife of over 50 years, Edith "Eda".
Russ grew up on his family's tobacco farm where he embraced his love of family, nature, hunting, fishing and a strong work ethic. Russell also enjoyed sports (especially baseball) with his two brothers. He graduated from Aycock High School class of 1944 and was off to Fort Bragg to train and serve his country in the Army. In WWII he was stationed in France and Germany just after Hitler's final surrender on his soil. Russ was a simple man who enjoyed his life on his farm. A great day for Russ was after the tobacco had been harvested and sold, he could take it easy—with a cold winter's day, a few buddies, a shotgun, a covey of quail and the most important, a good bird dog! Home that evening, pockets full of birds to clean and feast on later. He had many great days and Russ had a wonderful life.
Survivors include his loving daughters, Paige Hansen (Alan) and Pam Kimrey (Doug); grandchildren, Rob Smith, Kyndel McKinney (Kevin), Katie Whitaker (Jessie) and Kassie Baker (Matt). He also leaves two sister-in-laws; Edith S. Roberts and Billie P. Roberts, four great grandchildren, Eleanor, Russell and Audrey Whitaker and Renna Baker as well as many nieces and nephews.
Obituary and death location sent by contributor: HCMjr. (47307309)
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Russell Earnest Roberts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1926
Birth Place: Cedar Grove, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Registration Date: 1944
Registration Place: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Russell Earnest Roberts Self (Head)
Vance Roberts Self (Head)
Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: Russell Ernest Roberts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Registration Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1948
Marriage Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Father: J B Roberts
Mother: Ethel Hawkins
Spouse: Edith Ross Forman
Certificate Number: 1948004550
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