Dexter H. Roberts
Birth date: Oct 7, 1935 - Death date: Sep 21, 2015
Dexter H. Roberts, age 79, of Abingdon, Virginia passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia. He was a life long resident of the Alvarado Community in Abingdon, Virginia and was a son of the late Charlie and Georgia Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Roberts. He was of the Baptist Faith. Dexter is survived by two brothers, Gilbert Roberts and Thomas Roberts of Alvarado, Virginia; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Roberts of Bristol, Virginia; an uncle, Gene Sweet of Bristol, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. William Baker, Dean Smith, and Helen Wood for all their care shown to Dexter. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Garrett Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday, September 24, 2015, at the graveside at Greenwood Cemetery, Alvarado, Virginia with Rev. Junior Gobble officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be David Sweet, Isaac Roberts, Nathan Roberts, David Roberts, Luke Roberts, and Dewey Sweet. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Greenwood Cemetery, c/o Ray Smith, 26192 Denton Valley Road, Abingdon, VA 24211. Online condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Roberts and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.Read Obituary
