Obituary of Richard A. Roberts

Richard A. Roberts 1933-2021 Richard A. Roberts, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born February 8, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Forrest and Grace (Walls) Roberts. Richard married Barbara Roberts and Charlotte Rainwater. He worked for his lifelong friend, Kenneth Burgess, at Midwest Scrap Management as a truck driver. Richard enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Roberts; sister, Esther Doyle; brothers, Charles, Donald, Jerry, Harold, Edward and Kenneth Roberts. Survivors include daughter, Cynthia Moyer; sons, Ronald (Brenda), David (Cindy), Frank (Joyce), Ricky (Jamie), and Steve (Kelli) Roberts, all of St. Joseph, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; including Nancy Rullman (Richard) and Kathy Walker. Graveside Service and Interment 10:00 A.M. Friday, Mount Auburn Cemetery. Obituary and online guestbook at simplifyfunerals.com.