Funeral service for Hoyt Roberts, 73, will be Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harold Thompson officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Hartselle City Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mr. Roberts died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1942, in Morgan County to James Ben Roberts and Lucy Speakman Roberts. Mr. Roberts graduated in 1960 from MCHS and went to work for 3M in October of 1961, where he worked until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of the Hartselle City Council, President of the HartselleYouth Football League and coached for Hartselle Dixie Baseball. He served on the board of ARC for 6 years, He loved racing dirt tracks, soccer and computers. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of his life. Mr. Roberts was full of life, enjoyed being around people and was always quick to argue the opposing side, regardless of his true views. He was loved so very much and leaves an unfillable void for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Marie Roberts, Benton Roberts, and Maverine Garner.
In lieu of flowers: Family requests that memorial donations be made to Alacare Hospice.
Survivors include :
his Wife:
Lillian Ann Owens Roberts, Hartselle, AL
One Son:
Jeff Roberts, Hartselle, AL
One Daughter:
Susan Curnel (Stan), Hartselle, AL
One Brother:
Jimmy Roberts (Valla Ree), Hartselle, AL
One Sister:
Sherry Summerford, Hartselle, AL
Three Grandchildren:
David Curnel (Autumn).
Leah Roberts and
Justin Youngblood (Mandi)
Two Great Grandchildren:
Ethan Curnel and
Evan Curnel
Pallbearers will be David Curnel, Justin Youngblood, Bob Davenport, Michael Vinzant, Matt Petersen, and Charles Sandlin.
