Jeffery Boyce Roberts, Jr. favorably known as Coach Roberts, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Novant Health/Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem following a brief illness.
The celebration of life service will be held at 4 pm Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Morehead High School Auditorium. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 pm Thursday in the gymnasium at Morehead and other times at the home of his parents. As a tribute to Coach Roberts, Jr., please wear Morehead or baseball themed attire.
Jeffery was born in Eden, NC on April 17, 1981 to Jeff Roberts, Sr. and Mary Hooks Roberts. He was a graduate of Morehead High School where he played baseball and football, class of 1999. He went on to play baseball in college, starting at Catawba College. He was then the starting pitcher at Rockingham Community College and finished out his career at Guilford College. He holds the record in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for hit-by-pitch. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. He began his teaching career at Homes Middle School in 2012 where he remained until his demise. His love of baseball led him to coaching baseball teams for his sons at the Eden YMCA, Eden Parks and Recreation and several travel teams over the years. He became the Head Coach at Morehead High School in 2017.
Jeffery loved life, especially anything to do with baseball. His greatest joy was spending time with his sons. Being able to be their coach was everything to him. His devotion to Morehead Baseball, from keeping the field in top-notch condition, to the interest and development of each of his players, the love of the game, and the zeal with which he coached third base, will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. On the field he was a force to be reckoned with, doing whatever it took to win, not only for him, but for his players. Off the field, Jeffery was just a good 'ole, laid back, country boy who loved watching sports, particularly the Carolina Tarheels. Children flocked to Jeffery because he took time with each of them, joking around and playing with them. The impact of a teacher and a coach is immeasurable and he was both. He was the kind of guy that was always fun to be around and this is why his presence is going to be so very missed by people of all ages.
He is survived by his sons, Taylor Roberts, Landon Roberts and Brenden Roberts; his former spouse, Megan Roberts; his step-daughters, Lyndzey and LeiAnnah Minter; his parents, Jeff and Mary Roberts; his sister, Lauren Grogan and Husband J.R.; his paternal grandmother, Margaret H. Roberts; his nephews, Zackary and Jackson Grogan; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Those he will meet in heaven are his maternal grandparents, and his paternal grandfather.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffery Roberts, Jr. Baseball Scholarship Fund via Venmo (@JefferyRobertsJr-BaseballScholarship) or checks made be mailed to Morehead High School.
Boone & Cooke, Inc. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Coach Roberts.
To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Jeffery Boyce Roberts, Jr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
The celebration of life service will be held at 4 pm Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Morehead High School Auditorium. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 pm Thursday in the gymnasium at Morehead and other times at the home of his parents. As a tribute to Coach Roberts, Jr., please wear Morehead or baseball themed attire.
Jeffery was born in Eden, NC on April 17, 1981 to Jeff Roberts, Sr. and Mary Hooks Roberts. He was a graduate of Morehead High School where he played baseball and football, class of 1999. He went on to play baseball in college, starting at Catawba College. He was then the starting pitcher at Rockingham Community College and finished out his career at Guilford College. He holds the record in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for hit-by-pitch. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. He began his teaching career at Homes Middle School in 2012 where he remained until his demise. His love of baseball led him to coaching baseball teams for his sons at the Eden YMCA, Eden Parks and Recreation and several travel teams over the years. He became the Head Coach at Morehead High School in 2017.
Jeffery loved life, especially anything to do with baseball. His greatest joy was spending time with his sons. Being able to be their coach was everything to him. His devotion to Morehead Baseball, from keeping the field in top-notch condition, to the interest and development of each of his players, the love of the game, and the zeal with which he coached third base, will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. On the field he was a force to be reckoned with, doing whatever it took to win, not only for him, but for his players. Off the field, Jeffery was just a good 'ole, laid back, country boy who loved watching sports, particularly the Carolina Tarheels. Children flocked to Jeffery because he took time with each of them, joking around and playing with them. The impact of a teacher and a coach is immeasurable and he was both. He was the kind of guy that was always fun to be around and this is why his presence is going to be so very missed by people of all ages.
He is survived by his sons, Taylor Roberts, Landon Roberts and Brenden Roberts; his former spouse, Megan Roberts; his step-daughters, Lyndzey and LeiAnnah Minter; his parents, Jeff and Mary Roberts; his sister, Lauren Grogan and Husband J.R.; his paternal grandmother, Margaret H. Roberts; his nephews, Zackary and Jackson Grogan; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Those he will meet in heaven are his maternal grandparents, and his paternal grandfather.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffery Roberts, Jr. Baseball Scholarship Fund via Venmo (@JefferyRobertsJr-BaseballScholarship) or checks made be mailed to Morehead High School.
Boone & Cooke, Inc. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Coach Roberts.
To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Jeffery Boyce Roberts, Jr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Jeffery Boyce Roberts, Jr. favorably known as Coach Roberts, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Novant Health/Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem following a brief illness.
The celebration of life service will be held at 4 pm Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Morehead High School Auditorium. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 pm Thursday in the gymnasium at Morehead and other times at the home of his parents. As a tribute to Coach Roberts, Jr., please wear Morehead or baseball themed attire.
Jeffery was born in Eden, NC on April 17, 1981 to Jeff Roberts, Sr. and Mary Hooks Roberts. He was a graduate of Morehead High School where he played baseball and football, class of 1999. He went on to play baseball in college, starting at Catawba College. He was then the starting pitcher at Rockingham Community College and finished out his career at Guilford College. He holds the record in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for hit-by-pitch. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. He began his teaching career at Homes Middle School in 2012 where he remained until his demise. His love of baseball led him to coaching baseball teams for his sons at the Eden YMCA, Eden Parks and Recreation and several travel teams over the years. He became the Head Coach at Morehead High School in 2017.
Jeffery loved life, especially anything to do with baseball. His greatest joy was spending time with his sons. Being able to be their coach was everything to him. His devotion to Morehead Baseball, from keeping the field in top-notch condition, to the interest and development of each of his players, the love of the game, and the zeal with which he coached third base, will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. On the field he was a force to be reckoned with, doing whatever it took to win, not only for him, but for his players. Off the field, Jeffery was just a good 'ole, laid back, country boy who loved watching sports, particularly the Carolina Tarheels. Children flocked to Jeffery because he took time with each of them, joking around and playing with them. The impact of a teacher and a coach is immeasurable and he was both. He was the kind of guy that was always fun to be around and this is why his presence is going to be so very missed by people of all ages.
He is survived by his sons, Taylor Roberts, Landon Roberts and Brenden Roberts; his former spouse, Megan Roberts; his step-daughters, Lyndzey and LeiAnnah Minter; his parents, Jeff and Mary Roberts; his sister, Lauren Grogan and Husband J.R.; his paternal grandmother, Margaret H. Roberts; his nephews, Zackary and Jackson Grogan; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Those he will meet in heaven are his maternal grandparents, and his paternal grandfather.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffery Roberts, Jr. Baseball Scholarship Fund via Venmo (@JefferyRobertsJr-BaseballScholarship) or checks made be mailed to Morehead High School.
Boone & Cooke, Inc. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Coach Roberts.
To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Jeffery Boyce Roberts, Jr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
The celebration of life service will be held at 4 pm Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Morehead High School Auditorium. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 pm Thursday in the gymnasium at Morehead and other times at the home of his parents. As a tribute to Coach Roberts, Jr., please wear Morehead or baseball themed attire.
Jeffery was born in Eden, NC on April 17, 1981 to Jeff Roberts, Sr. and Mary Hooks Roberts. He was a graduate of Morehead High School where he played baseball and football, class of 1999. He went on to play baseball in college, starting at Catawba College. He was then the starting pitcher at Rockingham Community College and finished out his career at Guilford College. He holds the record in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for hit-by-pitch. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. He began his teaching career at Homes Middle School in 2012 where he remained until his demise. His love of baseball led him to coaching baseball teams for his sons at the Eden YMCA, Eden Parks and Recreation and several travel teams over the years. He became the Head Coach at Morehead High School in 2017.
Jeffery loved life, especially anything to do with baseball. His greatest joy was spending time with his sons. Being able to be their coach was everything to him. His devotion to Morehead Baseball, from keeping the field in top-notch condition, to the interest and development of each of his players, the love of the game, and the zeal with which he coached third base, will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. On the field he was a force to be reckoned with, doing whatever it took to win, not only for him, but for his players. Off the field, Jeffery was just a good 'ole, laid back, country boy who loved watching sports, particularly the Carolina Tarheels. Children flocked to Jeffery because he took time with each of them, joking around and playing with them. The impact of a teacher and a coach is immeasurable and he was both. He was the kind of guy that was always fun to be around and this is why his presence is going to be so very missed by people of all ages.
He is survived by his sons, Taylor Roberts, Landon Roberts and Brenden Roberts; his former spouse, Megan Roberts; his step-daughters, Lyndzey and LeiAnnah Minter; his parents, Jeff and Mary Roberts; his sister, Lauren Grogan and Husband J.R.; his paternal grandmother, Margaret H. Roberts; his nephews, Zackary and Jackson Grogan; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Those he will meet in heaven are his maternal grandparents, and his paternal grandfather.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffery Roberts, Jr. Baseball Scholarship Fund via Venmo (@JefferyRobertsJr-BaseballScholarship) or checks made be mailed to Morehead High School.
Boone & Cooke, Inc. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Coach Roberts.
To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Jeffery Boyce Roberts, Jr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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