Raymond L. Roberts Sr., 60, of McMinnville, passed from this life, Sunday May 18 at his residence of an extended illness. Mr. Roberts was born Sept. 15, 1947 in Warren County, he was a maintenance specialist at Yorozu and also worked in the nursery business for several years and was affiliated with the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Sherman D. Roberts; and brother, Johnny C. Roberts. Mr. Roberts is survived by, his mother, Jeanette J. Robinson of McMinnville; four daughters, Angie N. and husband Tim McBride of McMinnville, Kerri L. Roberts of McMinnville, Laci S. Roberts of McMinnville, Michelle D. Roberts of Smyrna; one son, Raymond Jr. (Ramie) and wife Tammy Roberts of McMinnville; one sister, Cynthia J. and husband Corey Releford of McMinnville; two brothers, Albert L. Robinson Jr., of McMinnville, Terry W. and wife Tammy Robinson of Viola; special companion and caregiver Brenda Roberts of McMinnville; stepfather, Albert Robinson of McMinnville; six grandchildren, Madison and Blake McBride, Spencer and Andrew Roberts, Ivy Lance, Joshua Roberts; two step-grandchildren, Austin Tweed, Brady Testerman; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends also survives. Funeral service for Mr. Roberts will be held at Love-Cantrell-Cope Funeral Home at 2 p.m. today with John Welcome officiating. Interment will be at Philadelphia Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the time of the service at Love-Cantrell-Cope Funeral Home. Love-Cantrell-Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
