Funeral services for Ted Roberts, 83, of Clarkesville, were held Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with Mr. Randall Campbell, Mr. Ray Campbell, and the Rev. Bill Trotter officiating. Interment followed in the Habersham Cemetery.
Mr. Roberts gained eternal life and a healed body Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.
Born Aug. 4, 1937, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Paul and Flossie Lane Roberts. In addition to his parents, Ted is preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Darlene Roberts Hill and Thomas Hill; and his brother-in-law, Lewis Harper.
He was a member of the Amy's Creek Baptist Church. Ted grew up in the close-knit community of Habersham Mills. He graduated from North Habersham High School, where he was an outstanding member of the Bobcat Football Team and was later inducted into the Habersham County Football Ring of Honor. With a passion for sports and a love of children, he was instrumental in organizing APY, (Athletic Program for Youth) which later became the Habersham County Recreation Department.
For Ted, his happy place was being in God's outdoor creation. From bow hunting and motorcycle competitions, to scuba diving and spear fishing, his interests and accomplishments were many. However, his greatest joy came from mentoring the younger generation and passing on his skills and experiences to them. Ted's earliest employment was with Reeves Furniture Company. Later he co-founded Bob & Ted's Trophy Shop from which he retired.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Campbell Roberts; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Terri Roberts; daughter/niece, Lakeeta Kinney Brunk and husband, Tony. He was Papa to his grandchildren, Britt Roberts Contreras and husband, Ray, Matt Roberts and wife, Kat, Brooke Roberts Smith and husband, Jonathon; as well as great-grandchildren, Kali, Colton, Holden, Owen, Harper, and Stetson. Also surviving are sisters, Merle Roberts Harper, and Lane Roberts Trotter and husband, Terry; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made in memory of Ted Roberts to the American Heart Association by visiting heart.org or to a church or charity of one's choice.
An online guest registry is available at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements were in the care of Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville.