** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Alvin J. Roberts, age 85, died on 17 Feb 2002 in Atlanta, GA. He was born on 2 Jun 1917 in Lawrenceville, GA. He was survived by his wife, Rosa Lee Roberts, their daughter, Barbara Holloway, and several sons and grandchildren. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services for Alvin J. Roberts were held on 20 Feb 2002. He was interred at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Atlanta, GA. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Alvin James Roberts Birth: 2 June 1917 Death: 17 February 2002 ------------------------------------- ROBERTS Alvin J. (Gizzard) Roberts, age 85, of Atlanta, GA, died Sunday, 17 February 2002. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 20 February 2002, at 12:00 noon at Ward’s Fairview Chapel with Rev. Daniel Gissendaner officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. A native of Barrow County, Mr. Roberts was a retired City of Atlanta employee in the landscaping department. He was a member of the Word of Life Tabernacle in Covington and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Lee Roberts, Atlanta; daughter, Barbara Holloway, Covington; sons Grady Roberts, Atlanta; Robert and Norma Roberts, Stockbridge; Melvin Roberts, Atlanta; John Roberts, Atlanta; and Danny Roberts, Atlanta; 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren also survive. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Horis A. Ward, Inc., Fairview Chapel. 770-474-1231. Atlanta, Georgia The Atlanta Constitution 19 February 2002 Page B7 Obituary for Alvin J. Roberts ------------------------------------- [Birth: 2 June 1917 - Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA] [Death: 17 February 2002 - Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA] [The decedent's name is Alvin J. Roberts.] [He was born on 2 June 1917.] [He died on 17 February 2002.] [His age at death was 85 years.] [His wife is Rosa Lee Roberts.] [He had one daughter named Barbara Holloway.] [He had multiple sons: Grady Roberts, Robert (and Norma) Roberts, Melvin Roberts, John Roberts, and Danny Roberts.] [He had a total of 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.] [The funeral service was scheduled for 20 February 2002.] [The publication date of this obituary is 19 February 2002.] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |-----------------------|-------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------- | | Alvin J. Roberts | 85 | 2 June 1917; Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA | 17 February 2002; Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------| | Alvin J. Roberts | Decedent | Atlanta, GA | | Rosa Lee Roberts | Wife | Atlanta, GA | | Barbara Holloway | Daughter | Covington, GA | | Grady Roberts | Son | Atlanta, GA | | Robert Roberts | Son | Stockbridge, GA | | Norma Roberts | Daughter-in-law | Stockbridge, GA | | Melvin Roberts | Son | Atlanta, GA | | John Roberts | Son | Atlanta, GA | | Danny Roberts | Son | Atlanta, GA | | 23 grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | 25 great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |------------------------|--------------------------| | Publication Date | 19 February 2002 | | Newspaper | The Atlanta Constitution | | Page | B7 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Alvin J. (Gizzard) Roberts was a retired City of Atlanta employee in the landscaping department. He was a member of the Word of Life Tabernacle in Covington and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta. The family requested contributions to the American Cancer Society. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Alvin J. Roberts, age 85, died on 17 Feb 2002 in Atlanta, GA. He was a retired City of Atlanta employee and a member of the Word of Life Tabernacle. He was survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Alvin J. Roberts were held on 20 Feb 2002. Interment followed at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Atlanta, GA. ## Transcript of the Edited Obituary Alvin J. Roberts Birth: 2 June 1917 Death: 17 February 2002 ------------------------------------- ROBERTS Alvin J. (Gizzard) Roberts, age 85 of Atlanta, GA, died Sunday, 17 February 2002. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 20 February 2002, at 12:00 noon at Ward’s Fairview Chapel with Rev. Daniel Gissendaner officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. A native of Barrow County, Mr. Roberts was a retired City of Atlanta employee in the landscaping department. He was a member of the Word of Life Tabernacle in Covington and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta. Survivors include wife Rosa Lee Roberts, Atlanta; daughter Barbara Holloway, Covington; son Grady Roberts, Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Norma Roberts, Stockbridge; son Melvin Roberts, Atlanta; son John Roberts, Atlanta; son Danny Roberts, Atlanta; 23 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren also survive. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Horis A. Ward, Inc., Fairview Chapel. 770-474-1231. Atlanta, Georgia The Atlanta Constitution 19 February 2002 Page B7 Obituary for Alvin J. Roberts ------------------------------------- [Birth: 2 June 1917 - Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA] [Death: 17 February 2002 - Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | **Name** | Alvin J. Roberts | |---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | **Age** | 85 years | | **Birth** | 2 June 1917; Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA | | **Death** | 17 February 2002; Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Place of Residence** | |---------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------| | Alvin J. Roberts | Decedent | Atlanta, GA | | Rosa Lee Roberts | Wife | Atlanta, GA | | Barbara Holloway | Daughter | Covington, GA | | Grady Roberts | Son | Atlanta, GA | | Robert Roberts | Son | Stockbridge, GA | | Norma Roberts | Daughter-in-law | Stockbridge, GA | | Melvin Roberts | Son | Atlanta, GA | | John Roberts | Son | Atlanta, GA | | Danny Roberts | Son | Atlanta, GA | | 23 grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | 25 great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Unknown | ## Publication Details | **Detail** | **Information** | |---------------------------|--------------------------| | **Publication Date** | 19 February 2002 | | **Published In** | The Atlanta Constitution | | **Page Number** | B7 | ## Other Relevant Information Alvin J. Roberts was a retired City of Atlanta employee in the landscaping department and a member of the Word of Life Tabernacle in Covington. The family requested contributions to the American Cancer Society.