James E. “Jimmy” Roberts, Sr., 73, of Hartford, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his home, under the care of hospice. He was born in Tell City, Indiana to the late James T. and Ruth C. Saunders Roberts. Jimmy served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a truck driver, having retired from ADS in 2015 with twenty-three years of service. Jimmy enjoyed going to yard sales, cruising in his Corvette and most of all, spending time with family.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Simmons.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Judy Bruington Roberts; children, Virginia Roberts of Beaver Dam, James E. Roberts, Jr. of Hartford, Bobby Roberts (Nikki) of Hartford and Glenita Roberts of Hartford; grandchildren, Kenny Bartlett (Melissa), Kala Richardson (Casey), Justin Bartlett (Morgan), Dylan Roberts, Madison and Matthew Roberts; great-grandchildren, Rose, Nellie, Landon, Cason, Waverly, Oliver and one on the way; a sister, Cathy Radtke of Ohio; nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Missy.
The service will be at 4:00, Sunday, August 21 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will be from 1:00 until time of service Sunday.
Memories and messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.glenncares.com.