Obituary for Ronald Lee Roberts
Ronald Lee Roberts, 61 years young
Louisville, Kentucky
December 7, 2018
The man, the myth, the legend, Ronald Lee Roberts. Sadly for us, we have lost the most valuable piece of our family. He was a man with an undeniable love for his family and friends. Never would you see him without a big smile, beautiful dimples, and twinkly blue eyes. Wow! He was one of God’s greatest masterpieces. He left us too soon but he lived life to the fullest. He loved his family and friends, fried chicken, naps and the CATS. He was also not called the bourbonator by accident. He was given the nickname at a young age as “Rock” that he more than lived up to throughout his life. He was never in a hurry and moved slow but steady, but was the first one to get to the Golden Gate. He will forever reside in our hearts and we are thankful for a multitude of wonderful memories. He was a simple man with a simple plan and that is what made it so very easy to not only Love him but to also want to be around him as often as you could. He was a master funny man and enjoyed bantering with anyone who dare take him on. Always level headed in any task in life. He was the strongest pillar in our house and it will take every ounce of energy we all have to keep us from collapsing. He was the absolute hardest working person we ever knew. Work to him was an honor and you would never hear him complain about anything in life. He was so unique in his life journey, he not only believed in not sweating the small stuff but the large stuff as well.
He retired at 42 from MSD and has worked for Shred-it for 19 years. He also loved the outdoors so very much that he mowed many lawns and always said he felt closest to God on his mower, enjoying the smell of fresh cut grass on Gods big green earth. It brought him fond memories of a baseball field and being coached by his father from a young age all the way to a pro amateur player.
He is survived by his wife, the love of his life Teresa Suzanne Nalley Roberts, of 39 years; his daughters, who were his pride and joy, Emily Suzanne Roberts Peters (Nathaniel) and Katie Lee Roberts Barrett (Andrew); Five grandchildren whom he absolutely adored: Sterling Suzanne Peters, Samson Lee Peters, Sage Kaye Peters, Bailey Elizabeth Barrett, Elijah Lee Barrett. And his big brute of a dog Jett, and cat Willow. His brother Bob Roberts, his sisters Ruth Freeman, Kathy Klein Eversley (Aubrey), Alma Roberts Hardin (Howie), as well as nieces & nephews and countless family and friends, too numerous to mention. He is also survived by his father in-law George Rubin Nalley. Preceded in death by his father Billy Lee Roberts, mother Twyla Verna Roberts & Mother in law Suzanne Turpen Nalley.
Visitation will beThursday, December 13th, from 2-7pm, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. A
funeral service will be held Friday, December 14th at 12pm, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.
Any donations can be made to: Northeast Christian Church, Love the Ville Outreach Ministry
https://necchurch.churchcenter.com/giving and select "Love the Ville" from the menu.
Louisville, Kentucky
December 7, 2018
The man, the myth, the legend, Ronald Lee Roberts. Sadly for us, we have lost the most valuable piece of our family. He was a man with an undeniable love for his family and friends. Never would you see him without a big smile, beautiful dimples, and twinkly blue eyes. Wow! He was one of God’s greatest masterpieces. He left us too soon but he lived life to the fullest. He loved his family and friends, fried chicken, naps and the CATS. He was also not called the bourbonator by accident. He was given the nickname at a young age as “Rock” that he more than lived up to throughout his life. He was never in a hurry and moved slow but steady, but was the first one to get to the Golden Gate. He will forever reside in our hearts and we are thankful for a multitude of wonderful memories. He was a simple man with a simple plan and that is what made it so very easy to not only Love him but to also want to be around him as often as you could. He was a master funny man and enjoyed bantering with anyone who dare take him on. Always level headed in any task in life. He was the strongest pillar in our house and it will take every ounce of energy we all have to keep us from collapsing. He was the absolute hardest working person we ever knew. Work to him was an honor and you would never hear him complain about anything in life. He was so unique in his life journey, he not only believed in not sweating the small stuff but the large stuff as well.
He retired at 42 from MSD and has worked for Shred-it for 19 years. He also loved the outdoors so very much that he mowed many lawns and always said he felt closest to God on his mower, enjoying the smell of fresh cut grass on Gods big green earth. It brought him fond memories of a baseball field and being coached by his father from a young age all the way to a pro amateur player.
He is survived by his wife, the love of his life Teresa Suzanne Nalley Roberts, of 39 years; his daughters, who were his pride and joy, Emily Suzanne Roberts Peters (Nathaniel) and Katie Lee Roberts Barrett (Andrew); Five grandchildren whom he absolutely adored: Sterling Suzanne Peters, Samson Lee Peters, Sage Kaye Peters, Bailey Elizabeth Barrett, Elijah Lee Barrett. And his big brute of a dog Jett, and cat Willow. His brother Bob Roberts, his sisters Ruth Freeman, Kathy Klein Eversley (Aubrey), Alma Roberts Hardin (Howie), as well as nieces & nephews and countless family and friends, too numerous to mention. He is also survived by his father in-law George Rubin Nalley. Preceded in death by his father Billy Lee Roberts, mother Twyla Verna Roberts & Mother in law Suzanne Turpen Nalley.
Visitation will beThursday, December 13th, from 2-7pm, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. A
funeral service will be held Friday, December 14th at 12pm, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.
Any donations can be made to: Northeast Christian Church, Love the Ville Outreach Ministry
https://necchurch.churchcenter.com/giving and select "Love the Ville" from the menu.