James L. Roberts, 89 of Bluffton, passed away on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024, at Markle Health & Rehab Center.
Jim was born on May 6, 1935 in Wells County to Joe and Bernice (Jackson) Roberts. He was a lifelong resident of Wells County and attended Bluffton High School. He was a custodian at Bluffton Elementary School for 24 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
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On April 20, 1957, Jim and Edruan Porter were married in Liberty Center. They shared 60 years of marriage before her passing in 2017.
Jim is survived by two sons; Jerome Roberts of Markle and Mark (Shellie Coons) Roberts of Albany, IN., and a grandson Rhett Roberts.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Bernice, his wife Edruan, and a brother Richard Roberts.
A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Tony Garton will officiate.
Calling hours will be from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M., prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton.
Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church or Bi-County Services.