Gene Clarence Roberts
April 22, 1922 ~ March 2, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Gene Clarence “Porky” Roberts, 84, of Asheville, died Friday, March 2, 2007, at the VA Medical Center.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Joseph Hobart and Annie Haney Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Marvin Roberts, who died in 2003.
Mr. Roberts was a US Army veteran of WWII, served at the Battle of the Bulge and was a POW survivor. He was a retired 18 wheeler truck driver who was an avid sports fan including NASCAR racing and loved bull dogs.
Survivors include a daughter, Debra Braese and husband Paul of Weaverville; three sons, Jerry Roberts and wife Richelle Vogt of Asheville, Lonnie Roberts of Hendersonville and Dennis Roberts and his wife Martha Smith Roberts of Fletcher; grandchildren, Rachael Roberts, Hanna Roberts, Coty Roberts, Lorie Stricklin, Tim Roberts, Daniel Roberts, Rick Kovacs, Dennis Eugene Roberts, Jr. and Denise Roberts; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Roger Kuykendall officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Honor Guard at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery with Tommy Williams, Timothy Roberts, Daniel Roberts, Ricky Kovacs, Dennis Roberts, Jr. and Jerry Roberts serving as pall bearers.
His family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 pm Sunday at the funeral home and at other times will be at the home of Debra Braese.
Memorials may be made to the Asheville Humane Society, 72 Lees Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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JERRY,
THIS IS Kate’s daughter, JANET, YOU’RE MOMA’S BEST FRIEND, I REMEMBER YOU’RE MOMA AND DADDY WHEN YOU AND I WAS GROWING UP, BUT, WE GET OLDER…AND SEEM TO FADE AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER…BUT, YOUR PARENTS WAS WONDERFUL PEOPLE, I LOVED YOUR UNCLE BILL,AND YOUR GRANDMAW… I GUESS THEY ARE ALMOST ALL GONE NOW, BUT WE WILL SEE THEM, ONE DAY, I GUESS MOMA AND LOUISE IS REJOICING UP THERE TOGETHER, LIKE THEY DONE HERE. TAKE CARE JERRY, I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU, DURING YOUR TIME OF NEED…
LOVE, JANET
We met and lived at Battery Park Apartments in Asheville
My husband was Rev. John Dow Cathey
To Jerry&Richelle and all the Roberts family we are very sorry about the loss of ‘Porkey’ I no the loss is very hard Jerry if you need me at any time please call.Jerry & Richelle i no you both were with ‘Porkey’ until the end and stayed up at his apt.a long time taking care of him. Richelle i would like to thank you for all you have done not only for ‘Porkey’ But for all you done for Louise and Bill and helping Jerry with the loss of all of them.
We are sorry to hear of ‘Porkys’ passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Porky was a good friend of mine and my fathers. He will be missed. God Bless you and yours.
My condolences to the entire family. I’m sorry to say that I don’t remember the last time I saw Porky…BUT I do remember, during my youth growing up in Asheville, that he always had a smile on his face and he was super sweet to me and my brother. May he rest in peace.
I send you and your family my condolences and my prayers. I have not seen Porky in many years but he was aways nice to me and my two children (Denise & Denny). May God bless you and your family.
sorry to hear about porky we didn’t know him that good but everytime we seen him he was nice to us i know it is hard on yous but he is in a better place if yous need anything please call us we love you guys and take care
Debbie: I am so sorry for your loss. Know that I hold you and your family close. Katie
My condolences to the entire family, my thoughs and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
I met Gene a few years ago here at Battery Park. I will cherish the times we talked and laughed together. Gene was a good man and a dear friend, I will miss him dearly.
May God Bless and keep each of you now, and always.
My condolences to the entire family, my thoughs and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
I met Gene a few years ago here at Battery Park. I will cherish the times we talked and laughed together. Gene was a good man and a dear friend, I will miss him dearly.
May God Bless and keep each of you now, and always.
My condolences to the entire family, my thoughs and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
I met Gene a few years ago here at Battery Park. I will cherish the times we talked and laughed together. Gene was a good man and a dear friend, I will miss him dearly.
May God Bless and keep each of you now, and always.
My condolences to the entire family, my thoughs and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
I met Gene a few years ago here at Battery Park. I will cherish the times we talked and laughed together. Gene was a good man and a dear friend, I will miss him dearly.
May God Bless and keep each of you now, and always.
My condolences to the entire family, my thoughs and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
I met Gene a few years ago here at Battery Park. I will cherish the times we talked and laughed together. Gene was a good man and a dear friend, I will miss him dearly.
May God Bless and keep each of you now, and always.
i’m sorry for the loss of your loved one, my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.love joanne r.robinson
Pete,I was sorry to here about your Dad,just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.sincerely Sammy and family
JERRY, YOUR DAD WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ME AND WAS ALWAYS REAL GOOD TO ME.YOU AND YOUR MOM AND DAD WERE A REAL SPECIAL FAMILY AND ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS A PART OF YOUR FAMILY. I WILL LOVE YOU ALL ALWAYS.I
WILL ALWAYS BE HERE IF YOU NEED ME. LOVE YOUR COUSIN CINDY