Robert J. Roberts III , age 69 , of Leitchfield, KY , passed away Thurs day , ( July 27 , 20 22 ) at his home .

He was born on June 13, 19 53 in Miami , FL , the son of Joyce Emerick Roddy and the late Robert J. Roberts, Jr .

Robert was a veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was a retired telephone installer/repairman. He was very devoted to his work and being out in the public and gave most of himself and his time to both until retirement. He loved his family and was married for 47 years. He in turn was deeply loved by his wife and family and he will be greatly missed. He enjoyed riding and showing horses and spending time with his family and was a member of the Baptist faith. Until we meet again in Heaven he will be in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his wife , Nancy L. Roberts of Leitchfield ; three daughters, Carrie L. Mercer, Melissa L. Peters & Jennifer L . Wilaby (James), all of Leitchfield ; a son, Bradley A. Roberts (Kim) of Paris, TX; six granddaughters, Lauren Barnes, Jessica Moritz, Alyssa Bowles, HaLeigh Hess, Miranda Peters and Madison Peters ; three grandsons, Aaron Roberts, Nicholas Wilaby and Matth ew Peters; e ight great-grandchildren Ailynn, Adam, Jake, Kaide, Kenzleigh, Kolt, Braxton and Jaliyah; three sisters, Barbara Bechenthal of Tennessee, Virginia Ledlow of Kentucky and Mary Dozard of Illinois ; and three brothers, Edward Roberts (DeLana) of Florida, Jesse Roberts (Patricia), & Justin Roberts, both of Georgia . S everal nieces and nephews also survive.

Other than his father , he was preceded in death by a younger brother, Timothy Roberts, and paternal grandparents Robert J. Roberts Sr. and Ethel Roberts .

In keeping with his wishes, cremation was chosen and Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers, food, or donations to Robert' s Celebration of Life Service