Raymond W Roberts Sr., 85, of Arnold returned to his heavenly home April 12, 2021 in St. Louis peacefully surrounded by his family.
Ray was an inspector for Boeing and was a Veteran of the US Army.
Born February 26, 1936 in St. Louis. He was the son of the late Wilhelmina (Kroeck) Roberts.
Beloved husband of Lois (Brown) Roberts; Dearest dad of 3 Daughters Elizabeth (Scott) Gray of Festus, Sonya (Jeff) Chism of Arnold, Chastity (Joe) Ritrovato of Imperial; 1 Son Raymond W Roberts, Jr.; Dear Papa to 12 grandkids Nicholas and Derek Drapp, Madison, Meghan, Austin and Kara Gray, Alishia Chism, Myranda Gravitt, David, Alyssa and Hannah Ritrovato, Trevor Roberts. Great Grand Kids: Roman and Hendrix Gravitt. Loving brother in law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his Sister Marcella Richerson and brother: Edward Roberts.
Visitation will be held at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to time of funeral 1:00 p.m. Ray is to be interred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full honors.
Lois & family.
So sad for your loosing Ray at this time. We truly thought a lot of him and loved him. He was like a brother, a friend, as well as an Uncle to James.. We know where his spirit is, and that a day will come for us to unite together again in God’s glory.
We love you ALL may the peace & love of God be with you ALL.
So sorry for the loss of your Dad ,you two were very close ,hopefully one day he will meet Joe and the two become baseball buddies ! My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jeff!
Aunt Lois and family,
Zack and I are so sorry about the passing of Uncle Ray. There truly are no adequate words. He was loved tremendously by so many. What a wonderful and beautiful day it will be when we are all united in heaven, and how blessed we are to have the promise of eternity through Christ. Uncle Ray loved you all so much and I know he will always love you. Death cannot triumph over love. I pray that comfort, peace, and strength find you.
Heaven has received Raymond with open arms. What a blessing to have met him and witnessed his love for God and his family. Prayers to Lois and the Robert’s family.
Lois so sorry for your loss. prayers for you and your family.
Our hearts are broken, but comforted by the blessed assurance that we will see him in Heaven. He loved to dance, I’m sure he’s doing just that . Until then , Enjoy your new home Uncle Ray
So sorry for your lost Lois. I only remember good things about Ray.
Gary an I are so sorry to hear this but rejoicing that he is with Jesus!! Praying for your family an your sweet momma that the Lord gives you peace that passes all understanding an strength to go through this difficult time.
I have so many memories of Uncle Ray and they all make me smile. Playing in the river at the reunions, he never got tired of us kids saying “watch me!” Stretching barbwire fence and singing the entire time while the rest of us grumbled. He was such a sweet man who loved God and his family. We will meet again Uncle Ray and have a dance.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Great Uncle Ray will be missed so much. Lots of great memories.
Dear Aunt Lois an family. I am so sorry for your loss. There was no one exactly like Ray. He gave all he had to family and friends. I know you will carry on as he would want you to do. May God Bless. Love you.