DONALD A. ROBERTS
Donald A. Roberts, age 83, of Liberty, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2023, surrounded by family. Donald was born at home in Liberty on December 1, 1939, the son of the late Elmer Donald and Ruth Pauline Hamilton Roberts.
Donald was united in marriage to the love of his life, Wilma Sue Smith Roberts, at the Liberty Church of Christ on December 24, 1956. They met at the age of 14 and enjoyed 61 years of marriage prior to her death in 2018.
Donald drove a truck for Wayne Works for several years. After retiring, he ministered at Whitewater Commons Nursing Home in Liberty where he enjoyed preaching, playing his guitar and banjo and spending time with the residents.
His passion resided in his ministry and his family. He served as the Pastor of the Laurel Community Baptist Church for more than 40 years as well as a Deacon at the Bible Baptist Church in Liberty for many years thereafter. Donald treasured the time spent with his family, especially his grand-children, and many friends throughout the community.
Donald will be greatly missed by his children, Debbie Mauller, Sandy (Maxie Lee) Colyer, Donna (Larry) Ailes, Darrell (Jane) Roberts and Robert (Christina) Durham; 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, a brother-in-law, Charles Mauer Jr. and his close K9 companions, Sasha and Ava.
Besides his parents and wife, he was welcomed into Heaven by a sister, Amelia “Sally” Roberts; a son-in-law like a son, David Mauller; a sister, Tonya Mauer; and a grandaughter, Jennifer Colyer Rush.
Visitation for Donald will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 11 am until 1 pm at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty. The funeral service will begin at 1 pm at the church. A graveside service will immediately follow in Westpoint Cemetery.