Delbert Dennis Roberts

Graveside services for Delbert Dennis Roberts are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with longtime friend Dick Gaches officiating. Services are under the direction of Palmer-Marler-Carberry Funeral Home. Dennis was born on August 23, 1940 to Alva and Edna (Rhodes) Roberts in Hoffman, OK. He passed from this life on April 10, 2008 at Stillwater Medical Center. Dennis grew up and attended school in the Hoffman-Miami area. He married Fern I. Donaldson on August 23, 1959 in Perry, OK. Dennis was a member of the 45th infantry division of the United States Army for six years, ending his duties in March of 1966. He was a member of the Stillwater Elks Lodge 1859, and the Stillwater Moose Lodge. He owned Dennis Roberts Trenching and Earth Moving for several years, retiring in 2000. His hobbies included bowling, fishing, woodworking, and hunting. He was a good husband and an all-around big-hearted, fun-loving guy.
He is survived by:
Wife Fern of the home
1 Brother: Paul Roberts of California
2 Sisters: Shirley Russell of California; Jewel Calloway and her husband, William of Georgia
2 Sister-In-Laws: Anna Mooney of Oklahoma; and Dixie Kenefake and her husband Dave of Texas
2 Brother-In-Laws: Wayne Bay and his wife Nancy of Edmond, OK; and Lester Williams of Perry, OK
12 Nephews: Craig Bay of Tulsa, OK; Chris Roberts of Enid, OK; David Roberts of Enid, OK; Mike Brooks of California; Danny Sessions of Bakersfield, CA; Scooter Calloway of Texas; Clyde Roberts of Crowder, OK; Michael Roberts of Oklahoma; Cliff Roberts of California; Dan Kenefake of Texas; Dean Kenefake of Texas; and Daryl Kenefake of Texas.
14 Nieces: Tina Roberts of New York; Amie Simmons of Nashville, TN; Susan Ellis of White Salmon, WA; Jennifer Sharp of Douglasville, Georgia; Patty Wyatt of Bakersfield, CA; Jamie Riley of Eureka Springs, AR; Berta Cambell of Enid, OK; Ramona Newton of Caliente, CA; Pauletta Roberts of Fairview, OK; Sherry Copeland of Caliente, CA; Betty Roberts of Enid, OK; Cathy Muscio of California; Debbie Violini of California; and Diane Nixon of Bakersfield, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bruce Roberts and one in infancy; four nephews, Eric Bay, Frankie Sessions, Ray Allen Williams, and Monte Williams; and one sister-in-law Helen Williams.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association 3160 West Britton Rd. #E. OKC, OK 73120. Condolences may be sent using our online guestbook at www. pmcfh.com