Bob Roberts

Bob W. or "Cotton" Roberts of Pine Bluff passed away Monday, August 17th, 2015, 4 months after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Born April 26, 1931 in Crossett, he was the son of Ocie Roberts and Lillie Brantley Roberts and a 1949 graduate of Crossett High School. Bob was a Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Delk and Associates of West Helena, Ark. in 1994, and holds a 50 year Gold Card in the International Union of Bricklayers. Bob was a deacon at First Baptist Church, a Master Gardener, a member of the Arkansas Razorback's Road Hogs, and a past member of the Star Steppers, Rock N Rebs, and Shirts and Skirts Square Dancing clubs. Mr. Roberts is survived by KarLynn Payton Roberts, his wife of 58 years; daughter Bobette Kelly (Mike) of Dallas; sister, Linda Land (Larry) of Crossett; sister-in-law, Patsy Roberts of Crossett; two grandsons: Andrew Ray (Megan) of Columbia, Missouri, Matthew Ray (Madeline) of Anchorage, Alaska, and one granddaughter, Hannah Ray of Anchorage Alaska; and his little buddy Bailey. Visitation: Thursday, 5-7 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel, 1621 Cherry Street, Pine Bluff, Ark. Funeral Service: Friday, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pine Bluff, 6501 South Hazel Street. The Roberts family will also receive guests one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. online condolences:FullerFunerals.com.