Obituary of Robert G Roberts

Robert George Roberts, 84, of Granville, NY, passed away on August 3, 2024. Robert (Bob) was born on August 18, 1939 to George W. and Frances E. Roberts in Granville, NY. Upon graduation from Granville High School in 1956, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force. In 1956, Bob met the love of his life, Freda F. Fowler of Hartford, NY. Bob and Freda were engaged in 1957, married in 1959, and went on to have five children. Bob received many awards over his 23-year Air Force career before retiring in 1979. Bob began his second career in 1981 as a New York State Corrections Officer and retired in 2002. Bob was an active member of his local community. He served as a session member of the United Church of Granville; president and member of the Granville Lions Club; and member of the Granville School Board. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He instilled in his children the love of God and family. Bob enjoyed traveling and shopping trips with his wife and Sunday visits with family. "Grampy" loved watching his grandchildren's sporting and musical events and spending time with his great-grandchildren. Bob was predeceased by his parents, sister Mary Lawton, and brother Louis Roberts. He is survived by his loving spouse Freda; children Deborah Roberts (Gary), Lori Roberts, Patty Roberts (Bill), Karen Roberts, and Robert George Roberts II (Malinda); eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; siblings Clara Miller, Ronald Roberts, Charles Roberts, and Barbara Roberts; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Peniel Presbyterian Church, 4 Quaker Street, Granville, NY. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Bob will be buried at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:00 where he will be accorded full military honors. The family extends a special thank you to his caregivers, his therapists, Dr. Carl Beckler, Dr. Michael Larson, and High Peaks Hospice for the wonderful care he received. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to CurePSP, https://www.psp.org, 325 Hudson Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013; or the United Church of Granville, P.O. Box 117, Granville, NY, 12832.