James Aaron Roberts Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Aaron Roberts of West Columbia, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on March 21, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Aaron and Alta Mae Roberts (Blevins); his former wife Joan Boardman Roberts; his sons, Joey Dee Roberts and John E. Sparrow; his siblings, William Roberts (Bill), Nellie Jo Wright and Patsy Greiner; and his great grandchild Ezra Lee.

He is survived by: his wife Katherine Witsell Roberts; his brother Bob Roberts (Karen); his children, Monica Roberts Atwell (Steven Sr.), Carlina Roberts Earhart (Brian), Christy Hall (David) and James Aaron Roberts II (Susan Smith); his grandchildren, James Robert Caughman (Jaime), Cynthia Caughman Ward (James), Stephanie Atwell Hill (Ricky), Steven Lee Atwell, Jr. (Lisa), Amanda Marie Atwell (Kevin Queen), James Aaron Roberts III (Kacee), Rusty O'Neal-Roberts (Faith), Mason Lee Roberts, Janie Earhart Manus (Darrell), Misty Lee Earhart, Kristopher Hoyt Roberts, Jakob Alan Roberts, Sydney Haven Lee and Sean A. Sparrow (Tori); his great grandchildren, Trooper Caughman, Kaylee Caughman, Lincoln Caughman, Jamison Miles (Savannah Fleming), Rylee Kirkland, Hunter Corbitt, RaeAnn Corbitt, Charles Garbinsky, Owen Atwell, Ethan Atwell, Ella Mills Atwell, Nash Queen, James Aaron Roberts IV, Jasper Roberts, Cordelia Roberts, Sullivan Weakley, Tatum Keel, Brayden Collins, Sean A. Sparrow, Jr., Grayson Sparrow and Easton E. Sparrow; and his great great grandchildren, Jackson Kerley and Lainey Caughman. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to any children's charity or no-kill pet rescue.