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Freeman Dwight Roberts
Oct 30, 1933 - Jul 13, 2017
Posted by: Ann Weber

WILSON-LITTLE FUNERAL HOME
PURCELL-NEWCASTLE, MCCLAIN CO, OK
(permission granted)

Freeman Roberts, age 83, of Ada, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017, at the Mercy Hospital in Okla. City.

Freeman Dwight Roberts was born October 30, 1933 in McClain County, 1 of 5 children born to John Freeman and Thelma Irene (Crow) Roberts. His family moved some, following work, but Freeman was raised in McClain County and attended school in Wayne. Freeman answered the call to service, and joined the United States Air Force. For the next 22 years, he served his country proudly, retiring a TSGT in 1972. Freeman was somewhat of an entrepreneur, and always willing to take risks. He dabbled in a lot of things. Freeman loved farming and raised chickens and pigs. He was a whiz with small electronics and owned and operated his own TV repair shop. He installed satellites and was always ready for his next move. When not working, he enjoyed tending to his garden, and he never missed an opportunity to go fishing. Freeman loved life and was a great encourager to many. He cherished his family and will be dearly missed!

He was preceded in death by: His parents, John Freeman and Thelma Roberts and His brother, Keith Roberts.

Freeman leaves behind: His wife, Marilyn, of the home; Children, John Henry Roberts and Misty Rose Roberts, both of Ada, Terry Roberts and Chrystal Moore of California; His sister, Yvonne Duncan and husband Ray of Okla. City; Two brothers, James Roberts and wife Joann of House Springs, MO and Donald Roberts and wife Johnette of Virginia; 3 grandchildren, Shawn Roberts and wife Bailey of Konowa, Suzanne Smith and husband Rick of Ada and Kimberly Loch and her children of Konowa; 4 great grandchildren, Colby Roberts and Preston, Peyton and Madison Smith; Special Nephew and Cousin, Freeman Roberts of Purcell and Bill Roberts and wife Arlene of Mineola, TX, and A host of other family and friends.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Arrangements by Wilson-Little Funeral Home.

Send online condolences @ wilsonlittle.com.

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