08/03/2006

Notification of Death - David Lee Roberts

August 2, 2006

OFDA received word this afternoon that David Lee "JoJo" Roberts, Age 66, of Logan, Ohio died Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at his residence after an extended illness. David was a second generation licensed funeral director and embalmer and was co-owner since 1973, along with his brother, of the Roberts Funeral Home in Logan.

Mr. Roberts was also a recipient of a national board certificate from the Conference of Funeral Service Examing Boards of the United States Inc. He also held an Ohio insurance license.

David is survived by his wife of 33 years, Virginia Sue (Smith) Roberts; two daughters, Yancey Virginia Roberts and Lesley Katherine Roberts; three granddaughters, Mary Kathryn, Elle Maryn and Ammryn Virginia Roberts; two brothers, Dr. Francis L. "Larry" (Lynn) Roberts and Thomas E. "Tim" (Marge) Roberts.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 5, 2006, in St. John Catholic Church, Logan, Ohio. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan, Ohio. Friends may call Friday 2:00 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Roberts Funeral Home, 60 West Hunter Street, Logan where the Rosary will be prayed at 8:00 PM.