• Donald Eugene Roberts
    Donald Roberts

Donald Eugene Roberts

Donald Eugene Roberts, 93, Siloam Springs, Ark., died March 15, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark.

Donald was b o r n Sept. 1, 1928, to parents Clark and Bessie Roberts.

He lived his life to serve and help others. He served at several food pantries, was actively involved in his church, and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was self-employed and owned Roberts Earth Moving and D and R Trim.

He is survived by his wife, Reta Whitham Roberts, Siloam Springs, Ark.; four daughters, Donna Owens, Eads, Colo., Marsha Smith, Siloam Springs, Ark., Sheri Hoskins and husband, Curt, Lincoln, Ark., and Michele Jackson and husband, Tim, Siloam Springs, Ark; daughter-in-law, Janet Roberts Hall, Siloam Springs, Ark.; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and three on the way; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and many other loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents; late wife Anice Roberts; two sons, David and Brad Roberts; sister Marvene Caldwell; grandson Derek Long; great-grandson James Owens; and sons-in-law Jim Smith and Max Owens.

A memorial service will be held Sat., April 9, 10:00 a.m., at Victory Worship Center in West Siloam Springs, Okla. All are invited to attend.

The family will gather on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Fairmount Cemetery for the burial with military honors.

The Scott County Record

PO Box 377

Scott City, KS 67871

Phone: 620-872-2090

Fax: 620-872-0009