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James Henry Roberts

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James Henry Roberts, a.k.a. "Straw/Buck", 82, of Clarendon, Arkansas, departed this life on December 10, 2014 at 8:58 P.M. in Little Rock, Arkansas. The God of the Universe commanded his angels to usher James into his eternal home. James was born on September 10, 1932 in Holly Grove Arkansas to Mack and Amanda Roberts. He leaves to mourn his wife and soulmate of 58 years, Geneva Roberts; ten children, Barbara, Michael (Sharon), Evang. Angie (Charles), Sandra (Lewis), Rev. Dennis (Debra), James (Amanda), Yvonne (Cedric), Randall, Bridget, and Kendra (Rev. Toney); one brother, James Thomas Roberts; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. James was a member of Bethlehem M.B. Church, where he served his Lord faithfully. James was employed with Potlatch for many years, farmed for many years, and was an entrepreneur in his own right. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Saturday, December 20, 2014. Wake will be on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 5-7 p.m. both conducted at the Executive Hall in Clarendon, Arkansas, with Pastor Robert Goldsberry officiating. Burial will be at Shady Grove Cemetery. Special thanks to Baptist Health, CARTI and Dr. Gentry. Arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Funeral Care of Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Published December 18, 2014

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