Richard Thomas Roberts

Mr. Richard Thomas Roberts, son of the late Earl Handy Roberts Sr. and Indiana Reid Roberts, was born July 15, 1932 in Salisbury, Maryland. He attended the public schools of Wicomico County, graduating with his high school diploma. Soon afterwards he met, fell in love with, and married his wife, Ruth May Dale Roberts. This union was blessed with 5 beautiful children. During this time he began a lengthy career in healthcare at Deers Head Hospital Center as a nursing aide. He also held a position as a Union Steward, helping to advocate for many of his colleagues jobs. He continued to work hard and further his education, becoming one of the 1st black male Licensed Practical Nurses in the area. He continued his prestigious career as an LPN at Deers Head Hospital Center until he retired. Mr. Roberts was a member of the Free Masons, president of the Field Stream hunting club, and a previous member of a motorcycle club. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He considered it a very special privilege to watch his family interact during their annual ‘July Bash’ family reunion--dated on the Sunday closest to his birthday--which was initiated more years ago than anyone can remember. He was well known and loved for his influence, wisdom, and guidance. Many people may not remember that he was also a bit of a practical joker. The children were always blessed by his never-ending supply of lollipops and balloons. Mr. Roberts departed this life on July 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth May Roberts and his brother Earl Handy Roberts Jr. He is survived by his siblings Alfonzo Alfred Roberts (Brenda), Freddy Lewis Roberts (Betty), Shirley Ann Perry, Vivian Jean Ennis (William), George Nathaniel Roberts, and Margaret Olivia Davis. His life and memory will forever be cherished in the heart of his children: Phyllis Hankerson (Alfred) of Salisbury, Maryland, Helen Steele (Parris) of Salisbury, Maryland, Vicki Nutter (Broderick) of Cambridge, Maryland, Bernard Roberts Sr. (Carolyn) of New Castle, De, and Randy Roberts of Salisbury, Md. He will forever be missed by a host of his nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great `great grandchildren. Lovingly Submitted The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard Thomas Roberts, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Richard Thomas Roberts

July 15, 1932 - July 16, 2018