Mr. Ronald Roberts

December 2, 1950 - October 7, 2019

Mr. Ronald Roberts, age 68 of Rockmart, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019. Mr. Roberts was born December 2, 1950 in Centre, Alabama, son of the late Fred Roberts and the late Virginia Greer Roberts. He was a 1969 graduate of Stone Mountain High School. Mr. Roberts was a God-fearing man and of the non-denominational faith. Prior to his becoming disabled, he was an engineer for Seaboard Railroad. He enjoyed woodworking, was very artistic and especially loved his Snapper Lawn Mower. Mr. Roberts loved to help others and never met a stranger. He was known by his kids as “Mr. Ronald”. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Roberts. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sara Jane Wilks Roberts of Rockmart to whom he was married September 6, 1969; daughter, Tansie Kae Adams and her husband Thomas of Rockmart; son, Ronald “Jarod” Roberts of Covington; sister, Judy Lamb of Hartwell; two brothers, Louis Roberts of Gainesville and Billy Roberts of Chatsworth; and four grandchildren, Samantha Manning, Sara Fowler, Ashley Roberts and Kallie Roberts. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Rockmart Women's Building between the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Freeman Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the memorial arrangements for Mr. Ronald Roberts.