Richard Russell Butch Roberts, Sr.

Richard Russell "Butch" Roberts, Sr., 66, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in a local hospital.

He was born in Lake Charles to John Calmer Roberts, Jr and Mary Elizabeth Canter Roberts. He was a 1961 graduate of LaGrange High School. Richard served in the Army between 1961-1964. He was attached to the 1st Calvary Division when he served in Korea in 1962.

He was part-owner of J.C. Roberts Office Supply for 23 years. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish Public Library as Facilities Manager in 2009, after 23 years.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Penny Jo Nitz Roberts of Lake Charles; his son Richard Russell Roberts, Jr. and wife Jennifer Myers Roberts of Lake Charles; two granddaughters, Meghan and Sydney Roberts; brothers, John C. Roberts III and wife Ann Roberts of Lake Charles; Michael T. Roberts of Austin, TX; several nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 15, 2010 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev Ronnie Estes will officiate. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. Internment is planned at Mineral Cemetery in Mineral, Illinois at a later date. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will continue on Friday from 8:00 AM until time of services.