Verble Henry Roberts

Verble Henry Roberts, 93, of Walling, passed away Dec. 27, 2023, at his home.

He was born March 15, 1930, in Walling, and was the son of   Boston Roberts and Margaret Goodson Roberts.

Verble was a farmer, and he really enjoyed doing farm work. He has been a member of Spring Hill The Baptist Church of Christ since October 1946. He was ordained as a deacon, on Oct. 2, 1977. He also served as the church clerk from September 1977 until August 1982. He loved his church and his church family very much. Verble especially loved his own family and always enjoyed getting to spend time with them.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jan Fletcher, and his sisters, Elise Holder and Doris Epps.

Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Lucille Roberts, of Walling; daughter, Barbara Farley (Larry), of Walling; grandsons, Brent Farley (Milynda), Jason Farley (Nicole); great-grandchildren, Jacob Farley, Adam Farley, Ethan Farley, Makayla Farley, Madison Farley, Logan Farley; three great-great-grandchildren and one on the way; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral service was 2 p.m., Dec. 29, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Elder Burl Rice officiated.

Pallbearers were Brent Farley, Jason Farley, Jacob Farley, Adam Farley, Ethan Farley, and Kevin Humphrey.

Honorary pallbearers were Logan Farley, Jackson Farley, and Michael Farley.

 Oak Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.