J.V. Roberts, 88, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 18, 2023, at his home.
He was born Jan. 31, 1935, in Sparta, and was the son of William Vance Roberts and Liddie Virginia Smith Roberts.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Jean Roberts; daughter, Leah Faith Roberts; 13 sisters, LoQuita Joy Judkins, Lella Jean Luna, Ruby Nell Edge, Betty Rowena Roberts, Ola Vee Roberts, Beulah Mae Oakwood, Margaret Cole, Jessie Rice, Christine Swift, Vera Lee Wagoner, Mary Kostelny, Brenda Lou Brown, Linda Sue McGinniss; and four brothers, Vivian Roberts, William Carl Roberts, Richard Roberts, and Robert Douglas Roberts.
Survivors include his daughters, Dena Simmons (Mike), of Sparta, Hope Brown (Jim), of Sparta, Loel Thompson (Emory), of Sparta; grandchildren, Jill Thomas (Anthony), Jay Simmons (Mica), Alicia Baker (Bryan), Josh O’Connor, Jordan Brown (Andrea), Jinya Martin (Preston), Whitney Newport (Allen), Isaac Thompson (Cassidy); seven great-grandsons; and four great-granddaughters.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Dec. 22, 2023, at North Sparta Church of God, with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Emory Thompson will officiate. The family will welcome friends 5-8 p.m., Dec. 21, and 9-11 a.m., Dec. 22, at the church.
Pallbearers will be Jay Simmons, Jordan Brown, Isaac Thompson, Josh O’Connor, Mike Simmons, and Jim Brown.
Honorary pallbearers will be Will Thomas, Michael Baker, and Gabriel Baker.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
