William Franklin Roberts Obituary
The world bids farewell to William Franklin Roberts of Gastonia, North Carolina, departing on June 8, 2025 at the age of 90. William Franklin leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Preyer and Lila Dover Roberts. He is survived by: his wife Patricia "Pat" Howe Roberts; his children, William F. "Frank" Roberts, Jr. (Dawn) of Spartanburg, SC, James Clarke Roberts (Karen) of Richmond, VA, John Noell Roberts (Abbie) of Lexington, NC and Lila Roberts Tolbert (Chris) of Gastonia, NC; his grandchildren, James Martin Roberts and Kaylin Marie Roberts (Dylan); and his daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Tolbert, Emma Caroline Roberts and Kathryn James Roberts. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, http://www.samaritanspurse.org .
