Vernon Joseph Roberts Jr. “Bun” (60) passed away Monday January 16, 2023 at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka, Mississippi. “Bun” was born Friday December 7, 1962 to the late Vernon Joseph Senior and his wife Mary Elaine DeGraffenried Roberts. Bun was a graduate of University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. Mr. Roberts received two post grad degrees in medical technology and perfusion from the Texas Heart Institute. He worked for many years at the DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Bun was also an avid sports fan where he cheered for his favorite team the Ole Miss Rebels. Mr. Roberts was an eccentric man with a great sense of humor and wonder. He was a recreational pilot, a scuba diver, an avid watcher of classic television, and an avid student of history. Bun was also a collector of various toys and artifacts.
Bun was preceded into death by his parents.
Bun was survived by his 3 beloved dogs Elvis, Dixie and Susie Q; one sister Lisa Gilmore (Dr. James) of Corinth, MS; two beloved nieces Emily Hart Gilmore of Oxford, MS and Mary Claire Gilmore of Los Angeles, CA; three cousins Leigh Price Althaus of Chattanooga, TN, David Price (Etta) of Madison, MS, and Mike Price (Joey) of Salt Lake City, Utah; a lifelong friend Darryl Sevier of Baton Rouge, LA and longtime co-worker Carol Taggart of Tuscaloosa, AL.
The family sends out a special “Thank You” to the nursing staff of Tishomingo Manor in Iuka, MS.
There will be A Celebration of Life Graveside Service held Friday January 20, 2023 at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian, MS beginning at one o’clock in the afternoon. Magnolia Cemetery is located at 2638 23rd Ave, Meridian, MS 39305.
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Roberts family.
