Billy Ray Roberts

08/25/2016

Billy Ray Roberts, 72, recently of Shreveport, Louisiana, formerly of Joaquin, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. David Long officiating.  Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Mr. Roberts was born February 17, 1944, in Nacogdoches, to Waymond Dail Roberts and Willie Gay Lewis Roberts. He graduated from Joaquin High School and was a proud member of the class of 1962. Mr. Roberts proudly served his country in the United States Army. On November 20, 1970, He married Sharon Brown Roberts of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. They shared 46 wonderful years together. Mr. Roberts began his career primarily in sales, focusing on growing the family syrup business, which he did for many years. His occupation led him into industrial, pharmaceutical and oil field supplies sales for much of his life. Throughout his years of sales travel, he made many friendships that endured throughout time. Mr. Roberts loved and cherished his wife, children and grandchildren. As a loving husband and father, his life was centered around spending time with his family. He was a follower of Christ and member of First Baptist Church of Haslam.  

He is survived by
Wife: Sharon Brown Roberts of Shreveport, Louisiana

Daughter: Melody Roberts Volentine of Jennings, Louisiana

Sons:
Blake Roberts and wife, Sherry, of Bullard, Texas
Cail Roberts and wife, Melissa, of Burleson, Texas

Grandchildren:
Josh Ogletree
Cory Ogletree
Bryce Roberts
Kenzi Roberts
Rylie Roberts
Ryan Roberts

Brother-in-law: Jerry Green of Timpson, Texas

Nephews:
Shane Green
Cade Green
Cole Green
Rowdy Green

Numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Waymond Dail Roberts and Willie Gay Lewis Roberts
Sister: Virginia Dail Roberts Green

The family appreciates the excellent care and compassion of LifeCare Hospital of Shreveport, Willis Knighton South Medical Center and Live Oak’s of Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jackson Baptist Church Building Fund, 11120 Highway 7 East, Joaquin, Texas 75954.

Pallbearers will be Jason Harvey, Jeremy Harvey, Matt Matthews, Clint Carroll, Tim Bowden and Brian Dean.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com