Celebrating the life of
Phillip Allen Roberts
April 24, 1949 - July 21, 2011
Phillip Allen Roberts
Phillip Allen Roberts, 62, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Dallas, Oregon. Phillip was born in Portland, Oregon. Phillip was retired from Georgia Power after 18 years of service and was a member of Savannah Christian Church. Phillip and his wife lived in Vidalia, GA for 20 years prior to moving to Savannah.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Wanda Roberts, of Savannah. They enjoyed sailing and spending time with family. He was a natural born leader with a heart of compassion that touched many lives. His death was sudden and unexpected. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his mother, Florence Roberts, of Oregon, daughters, Sherry Kenny Hickmon, Kristen Zachary Tomlin, brothers, Wayne Maria Fe Roberts, David Diane Roberts, Paul Ann Marie Roberts, and grandchildren, Amber and Teylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Roberts, and brother, Mark Roberts.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Private burial will be in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina.
Remembrances may be made to "Gospel For Asia" Missions Fund, 1800 Golden Trail Ct., Carrollton, Texas 75010.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I was saddened to hear of Phil's passing. I worked with Phil at Plant Hatch for many years. He was a true professional and was always respectful of me in all our dealings. I am glad to have known him.
- Ozzie Vidal, Homestead, FL
Wanda, John & I were so sorry to hear about Phil's sudden passing today. Have so many wonderful memories of you & Phil & family in Vidalia. Praying for you!
- John & Judy Talton, Vidalia, GA
Very sorry to hear of the lost. I worked with Phil at Plant Hatch. He was a good person. I will remember him fondly.
- Keith & Linda Fry, Savannah, GA
Wanda, We are thinking of you and the girls. We are very sorry about the loss of Phil and will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.
- Sabrina and Jobbie Toole, Vidalia, GA
I knew Phil as a neighborhood friend and co-worker at Plant Hatch. I remember his big laugh and sense of humor. I was glad to hear he got a boat and followed his retirement dream. So sorry to hear of his early passing.
- Rick Davis, Vidalia, GA
We had such fun and so many wonderful experiences sailing with Phil and Wanda the past three winters! We feel like they are family. We will miss Phil but have many memories to cherish and lots of pictures!
- Fred and Linda Probeck, Annapolis, MD
We had such fun and so many wonderful experiences sailing with Phil and Wanda the past three winters! We feel like they are family. We will miss Phil but have many memories to cherish and lots of pictures!
- Fred and Linda Probeck, Annapolis, MD
Wanda I am so sorry to hear about Phil. We have only been neighbors for a short while but I have grown to love both of you. If you need anything just ask. My prayers are with you and the girls.
- Dru Wilcher, Savannah, GA
Wanda, Rick and I were very saddened by the news of Phil's death. Please know you and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you in the days ahead.
- Bobbie Davis, vidalia, GA
I was saddened to hear of Phil's passing. I worked with Phil at Plant Hatch for many years. He was a true professional and was always respectful of me in all our dealings. I am glad to have known him.
- Ozzie Vidal, Homestead, FL
Wanda, John & I were so sorry to hear about Phil's sudden passing today. Have so many wonderful memories of you & Phil & family in Vidalia. Praying for you!
- John & Judy Talton, Vidalia, GA
Very sorry to hear of the lost. I worked with Phil at Plant Hatch. He was a good person. I will remember him fondly.
- Keith & Linda Fry, Savannah, GA
Wanda, We are thinking of you and the girls. We are very sorry about the loss of Phil and will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.
- Sabrina and Jobbie Toole, Vidalia, GA
I knew Phil as a neighborhood friend and co-worker at Plant Hatch. I remember his big laugh and sense of humor. I was glad to hear he got a boat and followed his retirement dream. So sorry to hear of his early passing.
- Rick Davis, Vidalia, GA
We had such fun and so many wonderful experiences sailing with Phil and Wanda the past three winters! We feel like they are family. We will miss Phil but have many memories to cherish and lots of pictures!
- Fred and Linda Probeck, Annapolis, MD
We had such fun and so many wonderful experiences sailing with Phil and Wanda the past three winters! We feel like they are family. We will miss Phil but have many memories to cherish and lots of pictures!
- Fred and Linda Probeck, Annapolis, MD
Wanda I am so sorry to hear about Phil. We have only been neighbors for a short while but I have grown to love both of you. If you need anything just ask. My prayers are with you and the girls.
- Dru Wilcher, Savannah, GA
Wanda, Rick and I were very saddened by the news of Phil's death. Please know you and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you in the days ahead.
- Bobbie Davis, vidalia, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
