Billy D. Roberts Sr

Billy D. Roberts, Sr.Laurens, SC Billy D. Roberts, Sr, age 83, of 188 Frontier Drive, and husband of Ruby Rhodes Roberts, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at his home. Born in Laurens County, Mr. Roberts was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was the founder of Roberts Equipment & Repair. Billy was a mason and member of the Rossie Walker Lodge #354, a Shriner, member of the VFW, and Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was formerly a member of Northside Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are his two sons, Billy D. Roberts, Jr. and wife Darlene of Laurens, and Larry L. Roberts and wife Kimberly of Laurens; two sisters, Vernell Smith of Laurens, and Patricia Washburn of Ware Place; five grandchildren, Crystal Roberts, Melissa Roberts, Cori Wilson, Jaime Bishop, and Shannon Roberts; and three great-grandchildren.In addition to his parents, Billy was predeceased by his son, Randy C. Roberts, two sisters, Wilma Jean Cooley and Ruby Owens; and his brother, Earl Roberts.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at The Kennedy Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. J.D. Putman, Jr. with burial following in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Military Honors and Masonic Rites.The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The Kennedy Mortuary, one hour prior to the service.Memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church, 355 Conway Avenue, Laurens, SC 29360.Condolences may be expressed online at www.thekennedymortuary.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billy D. Roberts Sr please visit our Sympathy Store.