HARTFORD, Ky. — James E. “Jimmy” Roberts Sr., 73, of Hartford, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at his home, under the care of hospice. He was born in Tell City, Indiana, to the late James T. and Ruth C. Saunders Roberts.
Jimmy served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a truck driver, having retired from ADS in 2015 with 23 years of service. Jimmy enjoyed going to yard sales, cruising in his Corvette, and, most of all, spending time with family.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Simmons.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy Bruington Roberts; children, Virginia Roberts, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, James E. Roberts Jr., of Hartford, Bobby Roberts (Nikki), of Hartford, and Glenita Roberts, of Hartford; grandchildren, Kenny Bartlett (Melissa), Kala Richardson (Casey), Justin Bartlett (Morgan), Dylan Roberts, Madison, and Matthew Roberts; great-grandchildren, Rose, Nellie, Landon, Cason, Waverly, Oliver, and one on the way; a sister, Cathy Radtke, of Ohio; nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Missy.
The service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday.
Memories and messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.glenncares.com.