Wayne Roberts Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wayne Roberts of Carbondale, Illinois, who passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne Roberts to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Wayne's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold "Hoopie" Roberts and Beulah Garver Roberts. He is survived by: his wife Ruth Giffin of Carbondale; his children, Steve Roberts (Carol) of Glen Allen, VA and Diane Summerlin (Chuck) of Makanda, IL; his granddaughters, Kayla Roberts of Seattle, WA, Kendra Geroulis (Tony) of Phoenix, AZ, Ella Summerlin of Edmond, OK and Averie Summerlin of St. Louis, MO; and his siblings, John Roberts of Campbell Hill and Mary Lou Gander of Marion.
Memorials may be made to The Ridge Church, First Baptist Church of Ava, or to St. Judes and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Ava, IL 62907.
