Samuel Warren Roberts, 62, of Haslet, Texas passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Southwest Nursing and Rehab in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Haskell,Texas with Pastor David White officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A visitation is planned for Tuesday, April 19, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m, at the funeral home, located at 304 North 2nd Street, Haskell, Texas.
Samuel was born on March 27, 1954, in Knox City, Texas to Wallace "Wally" W. Roberts and Maxine Garrett. He grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico, then later he married Joyce (Sturgeon) on June 25, 1995 in Benjamin, Texas. He loved his wife, puppies, fishing, camping and gardening. He had a deep christian faith.
Samuel is survived by his wife, Joyce Roberts of Haslet, Texas; three daughters, Steffini Holderman and husband Ron of Kaufman, Texas, Staci Martindale and husband Charles of Gainesville, Texas and Patricia Roberts of Madrid, New Mexico; one son, Sammy Roberts of Madrid, New Mexico; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Ina Ruth Laney of Weinert, Texas; half-brother, Wallace W. Roberts, Jr. of Austin, Texas; four special puppies; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wallace "Wally" W. Roberts and Maxine Garrett.
If desired, memorials can be sent in Samuel's name to American Cancer Society, 3402 N 1st Street, Abilene, Texas 79603, (325) 672-0994.
Online condolences can be shared with Samuel's family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.