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Ray Roberts (89) passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church and later attended Jericho Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with his hunting dogs.
Services are 12 pm Saturday, March 21, 2026 in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Neil Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-12 Saturday in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home.
Ray is survived by his sons, Paul Roberts (Melissa) of Hattiesburg, Mark Roberts (Camille) of Mantachie and John Roberts (Jessica) of Tupelo; his grandchildren, Jake, Emma, Caleb, Ashley, Paige (Roy), Emily, Savannah (Brent), Caroline and John Thomas and his great grandchild, Willow.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Roberts; his parents, Leon & Helen Roberts and his brother, Wayne Roberts.
Pallbearers are Ricky Hardy, Ricky Martin, Winston Young, Pete Sprouse, Russell Ostrowski and David Jefcoat.
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