THE PARIS NEWS, Oct. 20, 2011, page 3. - HUGO, Okla. - Hollis E. Roberts, 68, of Hugo, Okla. passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in Hugo. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, in the Choctaw County Agriplex Building in Hugo with burial following in the Mt.Olivet Cemetery. The family is to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in the Mt. Olive Funeral Home Chapel.
He was born May 9, 1943, in Hochatown, Okla., the son of Laura Roberts. He attended Holly Creek Elementary School his first eight years and graduated from Idabel High School in 1961, and attended SMU. Hollis married Helen R. Rodriguez, April 19, 1963, in McKinney.
He was known as a true entrepreneur, gaining business experience while working with Weyerhaeuser, Campbell Soup, Great State Packing, Swink Grocery, Hollywood Vassarette and Wiley Jenks Paint Store. Hollis was active in civic service through the Jaycees, served as a volunteer baseball coach, and served as a mentor for boys with the Goodland Presbyterian Boy's Home. Roberts became involved in tribal and Choctaw County affairs. He served as city councilman in Hugo for 14 years, was a member of the Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce, and was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for a period of six years. In addition, he had acted as secretary and treasurer of the Arkansas Riverbed Authority.
Roberts served as the assistant chief for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma until he became chief in April 1978, after the untimely death of C. David Gardner. Judge Ralph Hodges administered the oath of office to Roberts in Montgomery Auditorium on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. During his time as chief and state representative, Hollis traveled extensively and was privileged to personally meet and serve with world leaders and dignitaries, including former President Bill Clinton. His family fondly remembers many of these trips and enjoyed sharing his experiences. His role as chief ended in 1997, when he focused his efforts on the Hugo Furniture Store that he and Helen bought in 1990. They also owned and operated the Circle H Western Wear, now a shipping office known as The Connecting Point. Hollis always loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially showing them the animals. The most memorable attribute to his life was his ability to always recognize and acknowledge everyone by name, showing personal interest in their lives. He will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, Albert Roberts.
Hollis is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen of the home; one daughter, Tina Standifer and husband, Rick, of Paris; two sons, Ricky Earl Roberts of Hugo, Blake Roberts and wife, Amy, also of Hugo; three grandchildren, Bailey Sadua and husband, Marcus, of Paris, Sabre Standifer of New York City and Alyssa Standifer of Paris, and one more on the way; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Addisyn and Brynlee Sadua; one sister, Virginia Deramus of Ada, Okla.; a special nephew, Danny Roberts of Holly Creek, Okla. several nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was born May 9, 1943, in Hochatown, Okla., the son of Laura Roberts. He attended Holly Creek Elementary School his first eight years and graduated from Idabel High School in 1961, and attended SMU. Hollis married Helen R. Rodriguez, April 19, 1963, in McKinney.
He was known as a true entrepreneur, gaining business experience while working with Weyerhaeuser, Campbell Soup, Great State Packing, Swink Grocery, Hollywood Vassarette and Wiley Jenks Paint Store. Hollis was active in civic service through the Jaycees, served as a volunteer baseball coach, and served as a mentor for boys with the Goodland Presbyterian Boy's Home. Roberts became involved in tribal and Choctaw County affairs. He served as city councilman in Hugo for 14 years, was a member of the Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce, and was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for a period of six years. In addition, he had acted as secretary and treasurer of the Arkansas Riverbed Authority.
Roberts served as the assistant chief for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma until he became chief in April 1978, after the untimely death of C. David Gardner. Judge Ralph Hodges administered the oath of office to Roberts in Montgomery Auditorium on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. During his time as chief and state representative, Hollis traveled extensively and was privileged to personally meet and serve with world leaders and dignitaries, including former President Bill Clinton. His family fondly remembers many of these trips and enjoyed sharing his experiences. His role as chief ended in 1997, when he focused his efforts on the Hugo Furniture Store that he and Helen bought in 1990. They also owned and operated the Circle H Western Wear, now a shipping office known as The Connecting Point. Hollis always loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially showing them the animals. The most memorable attribute to his life was his ability to always recognize and acknowledge everyone by name, showing personal interest in their lives. He will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, Albert Roberts.
Hollis is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen of the home; one daughter, Tina Standifer and husband, Rick, of Paris; two sons, Ricky Earl Roberts of Hugo, Blake Roberts and wife, Amy, also of Hugo; three grandchildren, Bailey Sadua and husband, Marcus, of Paris, Sabre Standifer of New York City and Alyssa Standifer of Paris, and one more on the way; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Addisyn and Brynlee Sadua; one sister, Virginia Deramus of Ada, Okla.; a special nephew, Danny Roberts of Holly Creek, Okla. several nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.
THE PARIS NEWS, Oct. 20, 2011, page 3. - HUGO, Okla. - Hollis E. Roberts, 68, of Hugo, Okla. passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in Hugo. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, in the Choctaw County Agriplex Building in Hugo with burial following in the Mt.Olivet Cemetery. The family is to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in the Mt. Olive Funeral Home Chapel.
He was born May 9, 1943, in Hochatown, Okla., the son of Laura Roberts. He attended Holly Creek Elementary School his first eight years and graduated from Idabel High School in 1961, and attended SMU. Hollis married Helen R. Rodriguez, April 19, 1963, in McKinney.
He was known as a true entrepreneur, gaining business experience while working with Weyerhaeuser, Campbell Soup, Great State Packing, Swink Grocery, Hollywood Vassarette and Wiley Jenks Paint Store. Hollis was active in civic service through the Jaycees, served as a volunteer baseball coach, and served as a mentor for boys with the Goodland Presbyterian Boy's Home. Roberts became involved in tribal and Choctaw County affairs. He served as city councilman in Hugo for 14 years, was a member of the Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce, and was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for a period of six years. In addition, he had acted as secretary and treasurer of the Arkansas Riverbed Authority.
Roberts served as the assistant chief for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma until he became chief in April 1978, after the untimely death of C. David Gardner. Judge Ralph Hodges administered the oath of office to Roberts in Montgomery Auditorium on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. During his time as chief and state representative, Hollis traveled extensively and was privileged to personally meet and serve with world leaders and dignitaries, including former President Bill Clinton. His family fondly remembers many of these trips and enjoyed sharing his experiences. His role as chief ended in 1997, when he focused his efforts on the Hugo Furniture Store that he and Helen bought in 1990. They also owned and operated the Circle H Western Wear, now a shipping office known as The Connecting Point. Hollis always loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially showing them the animals. The most memorable attribute to his life was his ability to always recognize and acknowledge everyone by name, showing personal interest in their lives. He will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, Albert Roberts.
Hollis is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen of the home; one daughter, Tina Standifer and husband, Rick, of Paris; two sons, Ricky Earl Roberts of Hugo, Blake Roberts and wife, Amy, also of Hugo; three grandchildren, Bailey Sadua and husband, Marcus, of Paris, Sabre Standifer of New York City and Alyssa Standifer of Paris, and one more on the way; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Addisyn and Brynlee Sadua; one sister, Virginia Deramus of Ada, Okla.; a special nephew, Danny Roberts of Holly Creek, Okla. several nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was born May 9, 1943, in Hochatown, Okla., the son of Laura Roberts. He attended Holly Creek Elementary School his first eight years and graduated from Idabel High School in 1961, and attended SMU. Hollis married Helen R. Rodriguez, April 19, 1963, in McKinney.
He was known as a true entrepreneur, gaining business experience while working with Weyerhaeuser, Campbell Soup, Great State Packing, Swink Grocery, Hollywood Vassarette and Wiley Jenks Paint Store. Hollis was active in civic service through the Jaycees, served as a volunteer baseball coach, and served as a mentor for boys with the Goodland Presbyterian Boy's Home. Roberts became involved in tribal and Choctaw County affairs. He served as city councilman in Hugo for 14 years, was a member of the Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce, and was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for a period of six years. In addition, he had acted as secretary and treasurer of the Arkansas Riverbed Authority.
Roberts served as the assistant chief for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma until he became chief in April 1978, after the untimely death of C. David Gardner. Judge Ralph Hodges administered the oath of office to Roberts in Montgomery Auditorium on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. During his time as chief and state representative, Hollis traveled extensively and was privileged to personally meet and serve with world leaders and dignitaries, including former President Bill Clinton. His family fondly remembers many of these trips and enjoyed sharing his experiences. His role as chief ended in 1997, when he focused his efforts on the Hugo Furniture Store that he and Helen bought in 1990. They also owned and operated the Circle H Western Wear, now a shipping office known as The Connecting Point. Hollis always loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially showing them the animals. The most memorable attribute to his life was his ability to always recognize and acknowledge everyone by name, showing personal interest in their lives. He will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, Albert Roberts.
Hollis is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen of the home; one daughter, Tina Standifer and husband, Rick, of Paris; two sons, Ricky Earl Roberts of Hugo, Blake Roberts and wife, Amy, also of Hugo; three grandchildren, Bailey Sadua and husband, Marcus, of Paris, Sabre Standifer of New York City and Alyssa Standifer of Paris, and one more on the way; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Addisyn and Brynlee Sadua; one sister, Virginia Deramus of Ada, Okla.; a special nephew, Danny Roberts of Holly Creek, Okla. several nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.
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