Zion J. Roberts

Passed 09/18/2021

Obituary For Zion J. Roberts

Zion J. Roberts, 16 of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed on September 18, 2021 at the home. Zion leaves to cherish his love and memories, his parents Fadelle and Vangela Roberts, his sister, LaDazha Roberts, his brother, Izaiah Roberts of Fuquay Varina, NC. His paternal grandmother, Linda Starks, Durham NC, his maternal grandparents, James and Brenda Watkins, Durham NC, his uncle Tavarse (TJ) Watkins, Durham NC, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins nationwide.

Visitation: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Friday, September 24, 2021 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526., with no more than 10 individuals inside at one time.

Funeral will be held 11:00 am Saturday, September 25, 2021 at First Pentecostal Church, 2008 W. Carver Street in Durham, NC 27705.

Mask are required in order to attend the visitation or funeral service.



Guest Book

To The Family of Zion, The Lord is ever near during this difficult time. Trust Him to carry you through. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will be with you always. May the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow. Remember what was once enjoyed & deeply loved, you will never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us! Lovingly, Aprile & Mazie Lester

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My deepest condolences to this precious family, and prayers for supernatural comfort and strength. There is a balm in Gilead. May God help and hold you today. Renee Valade, Durham NC

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Dear Vangela, Fidel, and family. Zion was a beautiful soul taken from this world way too early. We had many classes over the years together and we would always make warming memories during those times. He always knew how to make anyone's day better, and always lit up every class he was in. He was kind and always open to people around him. With the little time he had he made such an impact on so many. My heart aches for you and your family and I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Sincerely Jillian Englert & Haleigh Ostling

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Vangela, Our heartfelt sympathies at the unimaginable loss of your son Zion. We Know that words fall short in times like these, but know that we are here for you and when one member of the DES family feels pain, that pain is shared among the family. We are stilled by the words of the Psalmist: "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal." May God bless and keep your family in the hollow of his hand. Tim, Charlita, and the DES HelpDesk Family.

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Vangela and Fadelle and family - Your loss is great and the burden heavy. I walk with you in thought and prayer interceding on behalf of your grief and sadness. I ask God to give you strength to breathe through the waves, clarity of mind to handle things as they come, the love of Christ, the peace of the Holy Spirit that you all may be able to move forward another moment (seconds, minutes, hours, days, etc), and above all renewable patience with yourself along the way. May the knowledge of all those who cared for Zion and care for you all be of comfort here on earth. May you all lean on our Father and each other. I ask Christ's protection over all relationships as each one of you deals with the loss of Zion. Should you want or need anything, know that each one of us are here to support you all in any way that we can. Hold fast to God's steadfast love and all the joy that Zion has brought you. 2 Corinthians 13:14 ~ May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Monique Bunch

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GB Hendricks

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To Vangela: My deepest condolences to you and your family over the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless you with the strength and courage to handle these difficult times. Tonya Bell-Prince

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Vangela and family No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Sending my deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in this difficult time. Please stay strong! Renee Marsh.

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Vangela and family No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Please stay strong!

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Vangela and family, I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your son. You are in my heart, prayers to you all during this difficult time. Fanny Rodriguez

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My sincerest condolences to you and your family. My heart breaks for you all and pray that God gives you strength and comfort during this time. FVHS Teacher

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My love and prayers are with all of your family. Trusting that God will comfort and strengthen you day by day. - Gail Ingle

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I hope you remember me. I am Lisa Gantt, Zion's Kindergarten TA and also 2nd grade teacher. I am so very sorry. I enjoyed working with Zion, teaching him and talking to him. I am so very sad and mourn what his life could have been. You have my deepest sympathies.

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I was Zion's 6th grade ELA teacher at FVMS. Zion was a lovely young man with a great sense of humor and a beautiful, infectious smile. My heart breaks for you. I pray that you will find peace and comfort. Trina Williams

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I have so many good memories of Zion. I was his sixth grade math teacher at Fuquay-Varina Middle School. He looked at every day as a new challenge. He had a great smile and a fantastic sense of humor. He talked to me a lot about his future plans and what he wanted in life. He was well-liked by his classmates and other people he came in touch with. I will forever remember his smile. May God bless you Zion. My condolences to all of his family and friends. Pam Clemente

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Dear Vangela and Family, My sincerest condolences. You'll will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and supply your every need as you go through this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:4-6 - Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. Psalms 147:3 - He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Blair Cunningham

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I had the pleasure of teaching Zion during this short 4 weeks of school. In that time he has made me smile, laugh, appreciate and love my job. He has a way of bringing a smile to a face and joy to your heart. I pray for healing arms to wrap around you and the rest of his family. I wish peace and comfort to you all during this time. Heidi Callahan-FVHS teacher

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Vangela and Family please accept my deepest condolences and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jennifer Greene

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Dear Vangela, Fidel, Zion's sister, brother, and for sure I can not omit all of Zion's extended family, especially his grandparents. Before I even started to formulate these words I started thinking of what I could say that would make things all right and ease your burden I came up at a loss but I do know I care and I do know that I am here if there's anything that I can do other than to continually pray and ask God to hold you close and two for you all did you cannot do for yourself . Sincerely, I am, Harriette Brinkley Durham NC

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Zion was a bright spot in my day many days that I taught him two years ago. He was so vibrant and full of life. I am heartbroken for your family. Zion will always have a place in my heart. Saying prayers for peace, comfort and understanding for the days to come. Kathryn MacCormack - FVHS teacher

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Vangela, I am so heartbroken for you and your family. I enjoyed the talks we had about our children when we started working together. I always looked forward to those talks. You are such a great person and most importantly, a great mother and Zion was very Blessed to have you as his mother. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time. Kim Hunter

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Vangela, I am so heartbroken for you and your family. I enjoyed the talks we had about our children when we started working together. I always looked forward to those talks. You are such a great person and most importantly, a great mother and Zion was very Blessed to have you as his mother. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.

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Dear Vangela and Family - My sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time. I have been praying for your peace and healing EVERY day .... Sending you much love, extended prayers, strength and comfort in the coming days. Dorine McCoy

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To Ms. Vangela, family and friends. wanted to give my deepest condolences for your loss. I pray God continues to give you the strength and uplifting words of comfort. God Bless. B. Langford.

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Vangela and family, you are in my deepest thoughts and prayers. I am praying for strength and peace to cover you and the rest of your family during this time difficult time. GOD is continuing to watch over you. Angela D. Evans

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Vangela and family, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

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Vangela and Family - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you & your family. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, He will give you the strength you need to get thru this. My prayer is that God bless you & keep you. In Jesus Name. Amen. Mae Best

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Vangela and family, my deepest heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Please know that we all love you and are here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. God bless you and your family. Lisa Passmore

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Vangela...I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I cannot begin to fathom something so unimaginable but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours and I hope you find some peace with our good Lord. Eileen McCabe

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My deepest sympathy to Vangela, Fidel and family. There are no words that can explain an unimaginable loss. You all are in my thoughts, heart, and prayers. May God continue to give you strength and comfort during this time and the days ahead. Alvin Banks

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My deepest sympathy to Vangela, Fidel and family. There are no words that can explain an unimaginable loss. You all are in my thoughts, heart, and prayers. May God continue to give you strength and comfort during this time and the days ahead.

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We are so very sorry and heartbroken to hear of Zion's passing. We lived in the same neighborhood. Zion would come play basketball and other games with our son, Aiden in the Papsworth culdesac. I never saw him without that beautiful smile. He was funny, kind and well mannered. He was a great influence on the younger kids playing. We'll never forget the excitement and curiosity when his Mom drove he and his sweet sister, Ladashia (sp) to watch the hot air balloons when they landed in the neighborhood. Their excitement was infectious. May grace and mercy rain down and bring you strength, comfort and peace during this tumultuous time. With sympathy from Aiden, Jason and Cheryl Rahaim.

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Vangela, Fidel and family - My heart aches for you and family in the loss of your son Zion. I know no amount of words can express the pain you are going through. Sending you much love, prayers and hope you are able to find strength during this difficult time. Please continue to hold on to GOD's unchanging hand. Billie Taylor

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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