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Obituary For Pastor Edgar Roberts
Beautiful memories are best created by people with beautiful hearts of love. Edgar Roberts was born on the 08th day of August in the year of 1946. Edgar was the sixth child born to the late John and Fannie Mae Haynes Roberts.
Edgar Roberts grew up in the Jones Settlement community and attended Westside High School where he played football. He was a graduate of the class of 1963.
Edgar Roberts attended Temple Business School in Washington, D.C. He completed his studies at Central Business School in Washington, D.C. where he received his business degree in Business Administration.
In his professional career, Edgar served as the President of the Region IV, 8 (A) Contractor’s Association, (eight states). In this endeavor, he was awarded as “Good Will Ambassador” by the Secretary of State. Edgar, also, has a long and outstanding record of civic, professional, and community involvement. He served as Trustee of the VSU Foundation; Chairman of the VSU Minority Foundation; Vice President of the Minority Business Association; member of the Board of Directors at First State Bank & Trust; Executive Board of the Valdosta/Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce; Georgia Board of Correction; and Lowndes County Commissioner for District # 1.
On the 12th day of December 1965, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Catherine Gardner. To this blessed, union three daughters were born: Tia, Sherri, and Carla.
On January 21, 1966, Edgar was drafted in the United States Marine Corp. He served in the Vietnam War, where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. Out of a platoon of 5000, only 500 returned. In addition to the devastation of being wounded in combat, Edgar was exposed to Agent Orange. In his final months, he was not the Edgar Roberts that we all knew, love, and respect. The ravages of war had taken their toll on him. How many of his friends were caught up in the devastation, suffered numerous illnesses both mental and physical, and in the end suffered prior to their death, is beyond our imagination. One thing that we do know is that Edgar was indeed a virtual Tower of Strength and Guiding Light.
Edgar Roberts work career began at Elcona Mobile Home Factory where he was employed as its first black Purchasing Manager. Edgar established the A-1 Construction Company, Inc. September of 1989, he purchased James Scott and Son Funeral Home, presently Scott and Roberts Mortuary, Inc.
It was at the River Hill Missionary Baptist Church that Edgar Roberts gave His heart to Christ. He served there faithfully until he was installed the Pastor of Thomas Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Edgar also served as a Chairman of the Western Division Union and as a First Vice-Moderator of the South Georgia Missionary Baptist Association.
In 2014, Edgar Roberts was placed on a list for a kidney transplant. In 2017, Edgar met a stranger, John Branson from Indiana, in a Cracker Barrel Restaurant where he began to reminiscing about his life in the Marine Corp. It was the Marine Corp hat that Edgar wore that caught the attention of John Branson because he has a son in the Marine Corp. After hearing his story, and by the grace of God, John volunteered to donate one of his kidneys. This began a fruitful relationship. This miracle event in 2017 resulted in the successful surgeries for both men.
Edgar was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Freddie, John and David Roberts and two sisters-in-law Rutha and Grace Roberts, and his special nephew Calvin C. White.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife of fifty-four years, Mary Roberts; three daughters: Tia (Greg) Battles, Sherri (Bernard) Daniels, and Carla Roberts; two grandchildren Matthew and Madison Hall; two sisters: Katherine (Charlie Mack) Flannigan and Dorothy White all of Valdosta, Georgia; two sisters-in-law Helen (James) Morrison of Valdosta, Georgia; and Margaret (Oscar) Long of Tampa, Florida; one brother-in-law Willie James Gardner of Valdosta, Georgia; a very special friend Velma Matchett; two special nephews who kept up with him during his stay at the Community Living Center, Wesley (Drusilla) Flannigan and Felix Flannigan; and a countless circle of other relatives and friends.
Graveside Service for Pastor Edgar Roberts will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 12:00 Noon at the Pallbearer Cemetery with Rev. Loyd Salary officiating. Private burial will follow Monday, September 14, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. Public viewing will be held on Thursday, September 10 from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P. M. and Friday, September 11 from 10:00 A.M. until 7:00 P. M. If you would like to view the service on Saturday, please become friends with us on Facebook by Friday, September 11. Facial mask is required and social distance will be enforced.
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Add A CondolenceThe last time I seen him was when he pulled up in my driveway in a golf cart. He had not seen me since I came back from Alaska. We chatted about the VA and laughed when I told him I dislike driving all the way to Lake City just to get a cat scan done. He said you earned free service just have to get there. Little did I know he would spend quite a long time there. He will be missed by many.
You going to be miss we all went to school at westside high from Bernice greene Roberts and family's
It certainly saddens me to read this. Mr. Roberts was certainly an admirable man who we cherished being friends with. Housten sends his love and prayers to you all. May God Comfort you during this difficult time! Another angel has acquired his wings.
Mr Roberts will truly be missed by his CLC 2 family. My God keep you and your family in this time of need! We love you!!
Pastor Edgar Roberts was a man among men...And he was my friend. We worked together, laughed together and prayed together. He will be sorely missed around "the farm." He had his hands in a lot of projects. More than anything, he had his hands in God's hand. To Ms. Mary, Tia, Sherrie, and Carla: I stand at the ready to help the family of a Marine...a warrior gone home. You are continually in my prayers. -- Bishop J.P. Miller
To the Robert's Family, condolences to you all on the passing of a friend in Rev. Edgar Robert's. May God surround you in love throughout this season of your lives. To me he was always friendly and helpful. May his legacy continue through his children and grandchildren. Much love from the Edward's Family.
So thankful we walked into the Valdosta Cracker Barrel that day. We were blessed by knowing and loving Edgar and all of you! I'll miss his smile ...and that voice of his! We love you all and we are so sorry for your loss!
Mrs. Roberts, Tia, Sherri and Carla, Please know that you have my deepest sympathy. Mr. Roberts will be missed. I pray for God's grace upon you during this difficult time. Please let me know if I can so anything. I love you all.
Sonya Cuffie
Edgar knew no strangers and was loved and respected by everyone he came in contact with. Enjoyed breakfast gatherings with Edgar several years ago at the Gold Plate restaurant. He will be greatly missed. Tally Mark Wisenbaker, Lowndes County Commissioner District 3.
My Condolences to the Family of my friend Pastor Edgar Roberts..He was friends of the Late Rev.Johnny Mathis & Family. He was there when Rev. Mathis passed away and I will never forget his friendship. Now He Can Rest In Peace..Rev. Mathis is waiting at the door for him to come in so can sit down and talk awhile. Love Always and In Our Hearts..The Mathis Family c/o First Lady Sis. Mathis
Sorry we going to miss you we all's went to school at westside high so the family's take care from Bernice Greene Roberts and family's FF
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Pastor Roberts. We are sending prayers to the family. May GOD give you peace and HIS strength.
Calvin and Brenda Rodgers
To the Roberts family's Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Mr & Mrs Lindell Miller Columbus Georgia
My sadness today to say I will miss you the best friend from high school to man who was my best man at our wedding fifty five years ago he was a life long friend Kelsey Washington and Erlene Washington We will always love R.I.P.
Mr. Edgar Roberts such a kind man. He had a smile on his face no matter where I saw him. Always asked about my family and I asked about his. He and his wife gave my family a home when we didn't know where to go. He was just so genuine. I will miss him. Rest now Mr. Edgar you have done what God required of you. Mrs. Roberts and the rest of the family my deepest condolences to you from my family.
Annette, Fabian and Courtney Next door neighbor
Mary Catherine,Sherrie,Tia,Carla and grand kids the family have our heart felt sympathy, this hit us hard, love you all dearly. Innis & Geraldine Davis and Minnie Freeman
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
