James Roberts

James Fred Roberts, 80, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was born in Monroe, Louisiana, the son of the late Chester and Earldale Roberts. James was a US Army veteran; a retired union carpenter and attended Windy Gap Baptist Church.

James is survived by his wife, Martha Roberts of Franklin; son, Mike Roberts and wife Lisa of Denham Springs, LA; son, Martin Allen Roberts of Gonzales, LA; daughter, Michelle Strain and husband Duane of Franklin; and sister, Peggy Hammond of West Monroe, LA; five grandchildren, Austin and Haley Roberts of Denham Springs, LA, Clint Anthony Roberts of Gonzales, LA, Corp Clint Strain, USMC of Norway and Cody James Strain of Franklin and one great grandchild, Bryson Roberts of Texarkana, AR.

James was preceded in death by a son, Clint Roberts.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Macon Funeral Home, 261 Iotla St, Franklin, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 7, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. until the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home, officiated by Reverend Greg Rogers and Reverend Mark Bishop. The visitation will continue at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, Louisiana, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home.

The graveside service and burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker, LA.

Memorial donations can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bakerfuneralhomeonline.com

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