Marvin James Roberts, Sr.

Mr. Marvin James Roberts, Sr., age 81, of Valley, Alabama died peacefully at his home on Friday, January 15, 2021.

He was born on February 15, 1939 in Chambers County to Joseph Clyde Roberts and Evie Mae Lankford Roberts.

He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Priscilla Ann “Tillie” Clanton Roberts; brothers, Frank “Chester” Roberts, William Roberts, and Clarence Roberts.

Mr. Roberts served in the United States Army and Army Reserves. He worked for over 40 years as a weaver at West Point Stevens and retired from there when the mill closed. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

He is survived by his son Marvin James Roberts, Jr. and his wife Kathryn of Valley, Alabama; sisters, Faye Cotney, Sarah (Horace) Bradley, Betty (Bill) Brown, Marie (Bob) Daniel, Evelyn (Ron) Wagner; sisters-in-law, Barbara Roberts and Linda (Don) Harry; numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2:00P.M. EST at Fairfax Cemetery. The Reverend Tim Bass officiating.

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Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley is directing.

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