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Richard Roberts Dead at 72

Sept. 10, 2008 – Richard Roberts, also known as "Johnnie," of Estate Paradise died on Sept. 1, at his residence.
He is survived by his spouse, Bridget Roberts; daughter, Bridget Roberts; sons: Keithroy, St. Claire, Alfred, Paul, Wesley and Leon Roberts; stepson, Lloyd Duberry; grandchildren: Daunia Kirwan, Lawrence, Kenroy, Anisha, Candace, Paul, Candria, Malik, Mya, Karina, Taisha, Armando, Samantha and Victoria Roberts, Ronald and Leah Sosa, Arlene Hughes, Anthony Vernon, and Lloyd and Felica Duberry; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister: Ruth Roberts; brothers: Rupert and Roland Roberts; special friends: Norma James and family, Dorcas Guffin and family, Harvey Freeman and family, the Bernards, Crystal Williams and Deborah Jackson; cousins: Charlie and Gerda Joseph ; and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
There will be a viewing at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Beeston Hill Wesleyan Holiness Church followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m., at the church. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional funeral arrangements are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.

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