Deacon Josh Lee Roberts Jr.

ROBERTS,

Deacon Josh Lee Roberts Jr., age 82. Sunrise January 12, 1933 in St. Louis, MO and Sunset September 9, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Josh was a retired Administrator from State Teachers Retirement System. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle COGIC where he served as Head Deacon, and Assistant Church Treasurer. He was also a 33rd Degree Mason, Chaplain of Eastern Star and member of Aladin Shriners. Josh was preceded in death by his parents Pearl Chandler Whitehead and Joshie Lee Roberts Sr., first wife Lenora Roberts, grandparents James and Berdie Beck, daughter Birdena Bondurant and sister Peggy Bass. Left to cherish his memory, wife Mary E. Roberts, sons Josh L. Roberts III, and James M. Roberts, daughters Crystal L. Roberts-Karia and stepdaughter Belinda Cardwell, sisters Irene Lawson, Tina Crowder and Jeruel (Julie) Martin, 14 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Visitation 10:00am and Home Going Service 11:00am Monday September 14, 2015 at Faith Tabernacle COGIC 1783 E. 23rd Ave. Interment at Union Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave.