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Richard Roberts
JACKSON, Mo. — Richard Leon Roberts, of Jackson, age 80, passed away April 21, 2022, with his family by his side.
Richard was born April 29, 1941, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Cecil and Pearl Roberts. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Brumlow of Fancy Farm, Kentucky, and is survived by his children, Rita, Rollin, Jason, Jerry and Susan.
Known as Rick to his friends, he attended Sikeston High School and joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17. He served three years and later joined the U.S. Air Force serving another 12 years of active duty. He completed his term of enlistment returning to his boyhood home and later was hired at Noranda Aluminum as an electrician retiring with over 20 years of service. He also joined the Missouri Army National Guard where he served an additional 25 years for a total of 40 years military service achieving the rank of first sergeant.
Rick’s fun-loving, kind and generous personality was known by all. He lived everyday to the fullest accepting all challenges with a degree of intrepidity. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and western dancer. He spent time as a member of the VFW and Eagles of Jackson, dancing with his wife and with friends along the way. His passion for classic cars helped him find a home with the Capaha Car Club.
But above all, he was a devoted husband and father. He loved his family, his grandchildren, and made friends in the many activities he joined. He is loved by many and missed by all.
The family will hold services at McCombs Funeral Home, Jackson with visitation from 9 a.m. until time for service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27 followed by interment at the Bloomfield Military Cemetery at 2 p.m.