James Michael Roberts, 89, went to be with his Lord on October 29, 2024.

He was a longtime member and Deacon of the Port Wentworth First Baptist Church. He was a member of the MRS, fire department, and Lions Club of Port Wentworth. James retired from Overnite Transportation after 45 years as a Long Haul Driver. He also owned a lawn care service, "Little J" and often provided free services to the elderly. He was a Port Wentworth Counselman for 4 years, 2002-2005. He was voted "Citizen of the Year" in 1998.

James cherished his 7 children, Donna (Jerry) Wilson of Illinois, Jimmy "Bubba" (Glenda) Roberts of Wilmington Island, Dana Horne of Reidsville, Dianna Vasquez of Reidsville, Dawn Rodgers of Springfield, Jamie (Becky) Roberts of Pembroke, and Joseph Roberts of Port Wentworth. James was married to Amy Roberts for 45 years. They married on his birthday so he would remember their anniversary. He was loved by his 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; he was the eldest of five siblings, Edward (Jo) Roberts of Texas, Patsy (Joey) McCallister of Talali Island and Pam (Danny) Kimbrell of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Roberts of South Carolina.

The family would like to thank Amedisys and Memorial Health University Medical Center for the wonderful care shown to Mr. Roberts.

The wake will be on Thursday, October 31st from 6 until 8 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.

The visitation will be on Friday, November 1st from 6 until 8 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. 

The funeral will be on Saturday, November 2nd at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Guyton Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 748-2444

Savannah Morning News

October 29, 2024

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