1934
Thomas
2015
Thomas G. Roberts
July 26, 1934 — September 14, 2015
Rancho Viejo:
Thomas (Tom) G. Roberts, 81, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 after a lengthy illness.
Tom was born on July 26, 1934 in San Benito, TX to Oliver Truett Roberts and Elarene Elizabeth Norman. He was a graduate of San Benito High School and later graduated from Texas A & M University with a B.S. Degree in Agriculture and Entomology. He also proudly served his country with the United States Army.
Tom worked for many years as a Customs Agent and as a Ag Specialist Agent with the USDA in Brownsville, Texas before retiring several years ago. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Brownsville where he was active in the church choir. He also was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department in Rancho Viejo.
Tom loved the outdoors and especially had a passion for deer hunting and fishing. He spent many hours with family and friends enjoying those passions.
Survivors include his wife, Mell Tucker Roberts; son by marriage, Mickey Tucker;son, Tom Roberts, Jr.; daughter, Kim Funk; sisters; Trella Haynes and Norma Lee Madden; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Ginger Quezada.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church in Brownsville, 2:00 PM, Friday, November 6, 2015.
Those desiring to do so may make memorial donations to the First Baptist Church in Brownsville, Texas or to the charity of your choice.
Thomas (Tom) G. Roberts, 81, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 after a lengthy illness.
Tom was born on July 26, 1934 in San Benito, TX to Oliver Truett Roberts and Elarene Elizabeth Norman. He was a graduate of San Benito High School and later graduated from Texas A & M University with a B.S. Degree in Agriculture and Entomology. He also proudly served his country with the United States Army.
Tom worked for many years as a Customs Agent and as a Ag Specialist Agent with the USDA in Brownsville, Texas before retiring several years ago. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Brownsville where he was active in the church choir. He also was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department in Rancho Viejo.
Tom loved the outdoors and especially had a passion for deer hunting and fishing. He spent many hours with family and friends enjoying those passions.
Survivors include his wife, Mell Tucker Roberts; son by marriage, Mickey Tucker;son, Tom Roberts, Jr.; daughter, Kim Funk; sisters; Trella Haynes and Norma Lee Madden; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Ginger Quezada.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church in Brownsville, 2:00 PM, Friday, November 6, 2015.
Those desiring to do so may make memorial donations to the First Baptist Church in Brownsville, Texas or to the charity of your choice.
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