Obituary of Robert Roberts

Robert Roberts Born March 2, 1919 in Wilmington, Delaware; died January 16, 2011 in Ocala, Florida. He served our country during WW II in the US Army as a medic. Mr. Roberts had a variety of careers, as a research scientist, consultant, author, and acquired many US and foreign patents. He is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Florence of Ocala, Florida; sons, Ronald of Nevada, Donald of Delaware; daughter, Mary Warren of Delaware; step-children, Donna Stout and Patricia Stevenson both of Delaware, and John Heffernan of Florida; 2 brothers, Hugh of Delaware and Tup of Colorado, 21 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Hadassah; first wife, Alice; step-daughter, Joyce Steil. Celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 4:PM HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES 352-873-4114. Sentiments may be left online at www.hiers-baxley.com. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions be given to the American Heart Association.