Celebrating the life of
Leon G. Roberts
February 04, 1937 - January 29, 2016
Leon G. Roberts, 78, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, son of Gustave Leon and Frances Fears Roberts. Having graduated from Savannah High School, Leon retired as a skilled machinist with Champion Machine. He was a veteran of the Georgia Air National Guard Reserves, member of the American Legion Post 84, and a longtime member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. He gave generously of his time and talent quietly to his church and others. Leon had a lifetime love of boating, supplying family and friends with seafood. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willene Morris Roberts, sister, Linda Roberts Way and brother, John Marshall Roberts.
Surviving are his children, Rebecca Roberts Gandy (Charles) of Columbia, SC; Ronald M. Roberts (Carla) of Ellabell, GA; Mary Margaret “Pegi” Roberts (David Bradham) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; sister, Joyce Roberts McCallar (Charles) of Pooler, GA; grandchildren, Michael Beatty (Kate), Daryle-Lynn Roberts, Madison Grace Roberts, David Wright Bradham, Jr., Roberts Elizabeth Bradham, great grandchildren, Olivia Beatrice Beatty and Georgia Ann Beatty, nieces nephews and his loyal dachshund, Lilly.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Bonaventure Cemetery. The family welcomes anyone who knew Leon to attend.
Remembrances: The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 51 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410.
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So sorry for your loss Ronnie & Peggy. May God be with you in this time of need.
- Lynn Sloan, Troy, AL
My heart and prayers go out to you. I can hear him now in heaven with my mom Wellene. He was loved so much and both are happy now together. Love to you all. Marty
- Marty "Wilcox" Crane, Manassas, Va
I will be praying for the family at this great loss. Leon was a great friend as well as a former brother-in-law. I will miss him. May God be with the family at this time.
- Rev. Dr. J Thomas Maddox, Naples, Fl
So sorry for your loss Ronnie & Peggy. May God be with you in this time of need.
- Lynn Sloan, Troy, AL
My heart and prayers go out to you. I can hear him now in heaven with my mom Wellene. He was loved so much and both are happy now together. Love to you all. Marty
- Marty "Wilcox" Crane, Manassas, Va
I will be praying for the family at this great loss. Leon was a great friend as well as a former brother-in-law. I will miss him. May God be with the family at this time.
- Rev. Dr. J Thomas Maddox, Naples, Fl
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
