- Date Of Birth: September 22, 1929
- Date Of Death: August 28, 2015
- State: Indiana
Vernon Lee Roberts, 85, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 in Avon. He was a resident of Greenwood. Vernon was born September 22, 1929 in Dossville, Mississippi to Edward Lee and Annie Mae (Treadwell) Roberts. He married Lois Jean (Royalty) Roberts on July 11, 1953 in Scottsburg, Indiana.
He was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a self-employed storm window contractor for 30 years, retiring in 1980. Vernon was a member of the First Baptist Church of Greenwood. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, walking, traveling, woodworking and old cars.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lois Jean Roberts of Greenwood, three children, Dennis Roberts of Clayton, Beth (Michael) Steele of Brownsburg and Greg Roberts of Monrovia, six grandchildren, Matt (Kristen) Roberts, Wesley Steele, Katy (Renny) Esser, Brett Steele, Dean (Kara) Roberts and Jadon Roberts, 3 great grandchildren, Mackenzie Steele, Logan Steele, Nora Esser and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
