Ronald P. Roberts

July 27, 1941 - January 22, 2014

Ronald P. Roberts, 72, of South Point, OH died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center, Ashland, KY. He was born July 27, 1941 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Clifford and Mary Bailey Roberts. He was a truck driver for J.B. Hunt Trucking and a subcontractor for Bailey Construction. Ronald was a 13 year veteran of the US Army and served three tours in Vietnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Jean Rowsey Roberts; one brother, Donald Roberts; and one sister, Linda Pennington. He is survived by a son, Richard Roberts of South Point, OH; three daughters, Teresa Stewart of Ironton, OH, and Valerie Roberts and Dreama Miller, both of South Point; one sister, Sandy Runyon of South Point; two brothers, Charlie Roberts of New London, OH and Clifford “Pete” Roberts of Texas; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren: 3 great, great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Beginning at 4:00 PM Friday, January 24, 2014 there will be a gathering of family and friends at his home at 62 Township Road 1402, South Point to celebrate the life of Ronald P. Roberts. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.