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Birth	:	10 May 1930 Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	7 Mar 2017 Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	New Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.1158000, -79.0483000
Description	:	Richard C. Roberts, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Brookshire Nursing Center. He was born and raised in Hillsborough to the late Clyde and Beth Browning Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by wife and soul mate, Ollie Mae Crabtree Roberts; and daughter, Carol Mesheile Roberts Steele. Richard was a Hillsboro High graduate (c/o 1948) and attended N.C. State University (c/o 1952). Mr. Roberts was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. Richard lived his whole life in Hillsborough on the family farm growing crops such as rye, barley, wheat,... Read More	Richard C. Roberts, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Brookshire Nursing Center. He was born and raised in Hillsborough to the late Clyde and Beth Browning Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by wife and soul mate, Ollie Mae Crabtree Roberts; and daughter, Carol Mesheile Roberts Steele. Richard was a Hillsboro High graduate (c/o 1948) and attended N.C. State University (c/o 1952). Mr. Roberts was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. Richard lived his whole life in Hillsborough on the family farm growing crops such as rye, barley, wheat, corn, and tobacco. He also raised all types of livestock, including poultry, beef, sheep, and hogs. In the 1980s, Little River Ranch earned the “Century Family Farm” recognition. Richard retired in the 1990s but still stayed active until many years later. Richard was a member of New Sharon Methodist Church his whole life and taught Sunday school for over 50 years. He was also an active member of the Schley American Legion post 452 and Schley Grange organization. Richard also served on the board of Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation for over 40 years; starting as a board member, then Director of the board, and recently retired as Director Emeritus. He was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement award in February 2016 for his accomplishments with Piedmont. Mr. Roberts is survived by a sister, Polly Cabe Roberts; two sons, Richard “Ritchie” C. Roberts II (Beverly) and Bruce Clyde Roberts (Elizabeth); daughter, Shelby Lynn Roberts Cole (James); and his grandchildren: Haven Elizabeth Roberts, Rhoan Clyde Roberts, Richard Cain Roberts III, Sarah Beth Roberts, and Savannah Mae Cole. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at New Sharon United Methodist Church. Durham Herald-Sun - Mar 20, 2017

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Richard C Roberts's memorial is located at: New Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Eno Township, Orange County, USA.
When did Richard C Roberts death?
Richard C Roberts death on 7 Mar 2017 in Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 36.1158000
Longitude: -79.0483000

Family Members:

Parent

Clyde Roberts

(1898 - 1973)

Elizabeth “Beth” Browning Roberts

(1899 - 1987)

Spouse

Ollie Mae Crabtree Roberts

(1930 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. New Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1158000, -79.0483000

2. Flat Rock AME Church Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1069000, -79.0533000

3. William Whitted Jr Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0984500, -79.0442600

4. Flat Rock AME Church Cemetery Old
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0965000, -79.0582000

5. Hill Family Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1107280, -79.0205490

6. Welcome Baptist Church Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1342000, -79.0217000

7. Benjamin J Kenion Family Cemetery
Cedar Grove Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1397000, -79.0692000

8. Nichols - Duncan Family Cemetery
Little River Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1483000, -79.0600000

9. Sims Family Cemetery
Little River Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1367000, -79.0147000

10. Joe Walker Family Cemetery
Hillsborough Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1308000, -79.0867000

11. Governor Burke Gravesite
Hillsborough Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1027985, -79.0883026

12. Ray Family Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0841195, -79.0238737

13. Paynes Chapel Cemetery
Schley, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1534260, -79.0618550

14. Saint Marys Episcopal Chapel Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1164017, -78.9993973

15. Old Eno Quaker Burying Ground
Hillsborough Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1139000, -79.0978000

16. Mars Hill Baptist Cemetery
Hillsborough Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1096710, -79.0988720

17. W W Reding Family Cemetery
Hillsborough Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1082010, -79.0986440

18. Lipscomb Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1275000, -78.9922000

19. Kirkland Family Cemetery
Hillsborough Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0794860, -79.0854640

20. Palmer Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0681000, -79.0503000

21. Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery
Eno Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1000000, -78.9903000

22. Hillsborough Town Cemetery
Hillsborough, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0830498, -79.0972290

23. Joe Nichols Family Cemetery
Hillsborough, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0839000, -79.0987000

24. Cresmont Memorial Park
Hillsborough Township, Orange County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0869000, -79.1017000