Harlen K. Roberts
Harlen K. Roberts, age 70 of Essex, died unexpectedly May 6, 2009 at his home. He was born August 31, 1938 in Marysville to the late Dorsey and Dovie (Williams) Roberts.
On May 11, 1957 he married the former Janet Ruth Everett in Greenup, Kentucky and she survives.
He attended the Espyville Community Baptist Church and was a local business owner, starting Richwood Meats with his family in 1992. The business was sold in 2002 and continues to operate. Before that, he had worked at Quaker Oats and the Eaton Corporation. Harlen enjoyed hunting and fishing, working on his Jaguar, riding his 4-wheeler and being with family.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Harlen (Linda) Roberts Jr., Marion; Rodney (Michelle) Roberts, Richwood; William Roberts, Cincinnati; six brothers, Boone (Adria) Roberts, Kentucky; Albert (Janet) Roberts, Marion; Conley (Maria) Roberts; Luther (Judy) Roberts; Larry (Janet) Roberts; Bobby (Sue) Roberts, all of Kentucky; two sisters, Annie Kitchen, Kentucky; Elaree Yates, Marion; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Matteson; and three brothers, Lewis, Dorsey Jr. and Delbert.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Herb Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Price Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Espyville Community Baptist Church, 805 Espyville Road North, Marion, OH 43302.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com
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