John H. Roberts, 93, of Brighton passed away peacefully at his home late Monday morning, May 30, 2016. Born on June 22, 1922, in St. Marys, W. Va., he was the son of David A. and Sarah L. (Campbell) Roberts.
A Brighton area resident since 1968, John was a United States Army veteran and retired well driller. Quite the character, John loved smoking cigarettes and pipes, but always had a chew of tobacco in his cheek. He enjoyed mowing his grass, driving around in his red Cadillac convertible and had been a scratch golfer and bowler. He also loved coaching baseball, animals, and most of all, being surrounded by his family.
He was the beloved husband of Barbara R. Roberts, who preceded him in death exactly two weeks ago on May 16, 2016. They would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on May 18, 2016. He was the loving father of David (Carol) Roberts of Brighton, Barbara (Don) Baruzzini of Howell, Jonathon Roberts of Brighton, Joseph (Louise) Roberts of Springhill, Fla., and William (Lori) Roberts of Howell. He was the proud and adoring grandfather of 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is Hoover, their beloved black lab.
John was preceded in death by his siblings, Angelo Roberts, Massie Cooper, Mattie Humecky, Jack Roberts and Katie Bentley.
A funeral service in celebration of John's life will be Thursday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m. with visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m. at MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). Interment will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Brighton Township.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
The family's online guest book can be visited at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com.
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