Michael Eugene

Roberts

Mr. Michael Eugene Roberts, age, 41 was born to the union of Warren Eugene Roberts, Sr. and Dorothy Reed Roberts on September 22, 1974 in Mobile, AL. He departed this life at his home on April 10, 2016.

Michael, affectionately known as "Grip" graduated with honors from McIntosh High School in 1992. He was a star player on both the basketball and football teams. He furthered his studies at Selma University and Talladega College. At Talladega, he excelled on the basketball team. He was a carpenter and landscaper by trade.

Michael was a member of St. Union Baptist Church, McIntosh, AL where, throughout his youth, sang in the Junior Choir. He enjoyed manicuring the lawns of his parents and others throughout the community, fishing, football. Dallas Cowboys was his favorite team.

He was preceded in death by a son, Treyvon Eugene Wimbley.

Michael, a loving, devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, leaves to cherish his memories: parents, Warren and Dorothy Roberts of McIntosh, AL; five siblings, Mark (Linda) Reed of Saraland, AL; April Reed, Adrian (Cory) Griffin, both of McIntosh, AL; Jamelle (Jarrett) Sauls of Axis, AL; one devoted brother, Warren Roberts, Jr., of Montgomery, AL; five aunts, Daisy (Vernell) Pressley, Bernice Barnes, Daisy (Henry) Simmons, and Rubye R. Nelson, all of McIntosh, AL; Mamie Reed of Mobile, AL; six uncles; John (Linda) Reed of Mobile, AL; Van (Jackie) Reed, Jimmie (Lillie) Reed, Lovell (Sharrone) Reed, and Napoleon Roberts, Jr., all of McIntosh, AL and Otis (Barbara) Roberts of Malcolm, AL; one great uncle, Fred (Lelia) Reed; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Viewing Saturday, April 16, 2016, 9am until the 11am service at St. Union Baptist Church, John Johnston Road, McIntosh, AL 36553; Elder Al Clyde Sauls, pastor/eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

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