Joseph W.

“Billy Joe” Roberts, Sr.

Obituary

Joseph W. "Billy Joe" Roberts, Sr., 77, of Tifton passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia in Tifton. A private service and burial will be held for Mr. Roberts at a later date.

Born July 3, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Roberts was the son of the late Charles Homer Roberts and Annie Acia Walters. Before retiring, he worked as a supervisor for the City of Tifton.

Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sonia Roberts of Tifton; one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph II and Sharon Roberts of Sycamore; one brother, Charles Homer Roberts II of Albany; three grandchildren, Nicole Marie Quint, Nicholas William Roberts and Whitney Diane Roberts; and four great-grandchildren, Lexi Grace Fender, Dyliala Jade Roberts, Chasity Lynn Roberts and Hunter Joseph McMillan.