Gerald "Jerry" Lee Roberts, a resident of Weleetka, died Aug. 29, 2021 in Muskogee at the age of 89. He was born Dec. 16, 1931 in Muskogee to Robert Lee Roberts and Jessie Irene (Runyan) Roberts.
Jerry honorably served during the Korean war in The United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Irene (James) Roberts, his parents, sister, Alma "Jean" Simmons and sister Barbara L. "Bobbie" Brice.
Gerald "Jerry" is survived by his son, Dale Edward Roberts and wife Patti of Weleetka; daughter, Penny Irene Roberts of Newalla; daughter, Sherry Lynn Roberts Roach and husband Jerry of Alaska; son, Robin Lee Roberts and wife Ramelle of Muskogee; one sister, Doris June Taber of Okmulgee; six grandchildren: Brad, Kim, Kelsey, Brent, Jesse, and Seneca; four great grand children and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m.. Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Brayden Buss, officiating. Interment will follow at New Sonora Cemetery in Henryetta. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.