Arizona Obituary Archive

Search      Post Obituary


Merrill Eugene Roberts

Posted 2009-06-20 by Judy Wight Branson
Merrill Eugene Roberts

Born in Pinehurst, Georgia on Oct. 15, 1922.
Departed on Feb. 19, 2007 and resided in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Merrill Eugene Roberts, 84, resident of Cottonwood, passed away Monday, February 19, 2007.

He was born October 15, 1922 to Jacob L. and Minnie Mae (Peavy) Roberts in Pinehurst, Georgia, where he also grew up and graduated from the local high school. Following High School, Merrill attended North Georgia College.

Merrill entered the United States Air Force on May 28, 1943, and dedicated 18 years of his life in service to his country. After having served during both WWII and the Korean Conflict as a fighter pilot, being decorated with the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal of Merit, Merrill retired on June 30, 1961 as a Lt. Colonel.

He also worked as a project estimator within the aerospace industry.

His hobbies included walking, reading, golfing, and charities. His favorite thing to do was spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Merrill took a great deal of pride in his family, he was a loving husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, and fulfilled his roles as such dedication and devotion. He will always remain in the hearts of his family and friends.

Merrill is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sandra Roberts; and his grandson, Jesse Roberts.

He leaves behind his sons, Stephen Roberts, Or., David Roberts, wife Cathie, Calif., Michael Roberts, wife Valerie, Fla., and John Roberts, Ariz.; his daughter, Mary Ann Gaddi-Pati, husband Venkat, Maine; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

There are no local services planned.

An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com

Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood and Camp Verde, Arizona.




Note: These obituaries are transcribed as published and are submitted by volunteers who have no connection to the families. They do not write the obituaries and have no further information other than what is posted within the obituaries. We do not do personal research. For this you would have to find a volunteer who does this or hire a professional researcher.

Questions About This Project?