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Glyndal David Roberts

Birth	:	18 Jul 1921 Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas, USA
Death	:	29 May 2014 Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle, Yell County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.1750000, -93.2010000
Description	:	Glyndal David Roberts, 92, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 29 in his home. He was born July 18, 1921 in Dardanelle, the son of John and Macie Roberts. He married Violet Opa James of Dardanelle, September 8, 1943. She preceded him in death September 14, 2009 after 66 years of marriage. Mr. Roberts was a veteran of World War II, serving as a Chief Petty Officer on the U.S.S. Bataan, an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific. After the war he returned to Dardanelle where he worked several years before finishing degrees at Arkansas Tech and the University... Read More	Glyndal David Roberts, 92, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 29 in his home. He was born July 18, 1921 in Dardanelle, the son of John and Macie Roberts. He married Violet Opa James of Dardanelle, September 8, 1943. She preceded him in death September 14, 2009 after 66 years of marriage. Mr. Roberts was a veteran of World War II, serving as a Chief Petty Officer on the U.S.S. Bataan, an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific. After the war he returned to Dardanelle where he worked several years before finishing degrees at Arkansas Tech and the University of Arkansas in education. After receiving his master’s degree from Arkansas he was hired as superintendent of schools at Stella, Missouri. That was the start of a 26-year career in education which saw him as superintendent of the Bronaugh, Salem, Seymour and Butler, Missouri school districts. He retired from the latter in 1982 after 13 years. Upon retirement he and Violet returned to their hometown of Dardanelle. Both were very active in the Dardanelle United Methodist Church for many years. Mr. Roberts was a lay speaker and taught an adult Sunday school class into his 90’s before his health prevented him from continuing. In addition, he was a member of Bright Star Masonic Lodge #213 as well as a Rotarian. Being raised in Dardanelle, Mr. Roberts was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and hunting. He also was a devoted husband and family man, raising five children with his wife. Surviving his passing are five children and their spouses: Luanne (daughter) and Bill Lofquist, Tucson, Arizona; John (son) and Sandy Roberts, Holden, Missouri; Randy (son) and Donna Roberts, Minden, Louisiana; Chris Roberts (son), Springfield, Missouri; and Saline Roberts (daughter), Dardanelle, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 10 at the First United Methodist Church, 100 North Second Street, in Dardanelle. Interment will follow at the New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle with Dardanelle United Methodist Church Pastor Rev. Jim Benfer officiating. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service, Russellville, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Dardanelle.

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Glyndal David Roberts's memorial is located at: New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle, Yell County, USA.
When did Glyndal David Roberts death?
Glyndal David Roberts death on 29 May 2014 in Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas, USA
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Latitude: 35.1750000
Longitude: -93.2010000

Family Members:

Parent

John David Roberts

(1894 - 1963)

Macie Myrtle Campbell Roberts

(1897 - 1983)

Spouse

Violet Opa James Roberts

(1923 - 2009)

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Coordinate: 35.1750000, -93.2010000

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Coordinate: 35.1655900, -93.2831700

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18. Shepherd Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1286011, -93.2643967

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Coordinate: 35.1680800, -93.2870000

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Dardanelle, Yell County, USA
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