Robert “Bob” Leland Roberts, 80, of Denison, Texas was called to his eternal home on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Bob was born on January 27, 1945 in Sherman, Texas to Lawrence Warden and Annabelle (Cox) Roberts. He attended schools in Callisburg. On February 22, 1964 he married Geneva Nichols in Gainesville, Texas and together they set out to build a life full of love and laughter for their children. He worked in construction as owner and operator of RL Roberts Construction and Triple R Construction, as well as working for Rushing paving and for M. Hanna Construction and Jagoe Public Company. He enjoyed working with his hands and running a dozier. Bob loved his family time, especially spending time with his grandchildren. The family always had lunches together every Sunday, along with his loyal companion, Gidget.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Geneva Roberts of Denison; daughter, Leann Thompson and husband, Gene of Denison; daughter, Sandra Lloyd and husband, Kenny of Whitesboro; son. Chris Roberts and wife, Tonia of Denison; son, Jason Roberts and wife, Sheena of Decatur; grandchildren, Haley and Jeremy Thompson, Meagan and Ben Stith, Mollie Thompson, Abby and Trent Flanagan, Lucas Lloyd, Shane Roberts, Colby and Lexi Roberts, Jescie Roberts, Ryan and Jenny Roberts, Alex Sheffield, Annabelle Roberts and Justin Roberts, great-grandchildren, Maggie Thompson, Wyatt Thompson, and Rhett Thompson, sisters, Pat Rhoades of Gainesville; and Robby Lemons of Gainesville, and brother, Marion Roberts of Georgetown, Texas.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Warden and Annabelle Roberts, son, Lawrence Russell Roberts, sister, Lenora Mae Conaway, sister, Rachelle Norman, brother, Wendell Roberts, sister, Virginia Moore, brother, Gene Roberts, and brother, JA Roberts.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Funeral services honoring Bob will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 15, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Davis and Rev. Novice Northington. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Collinsville. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday the 15th at the church.
He was a great husband, father and grandfather. He was loved and cherished by many. We will miss him. Carey and Michele Roberts
I haven’t told the world this until now. This man, his wife, and children are the first examples of Family that revealed Love, Care, and Respect for ALL and I know that their example IS from the unconditional love of God as exampled in and by Jesus. As time is the temporal that escapes too quickly from us, especially when those who first loved us leave, Thanks be to God that we are brought back one day as if never separated. Thank you Mr. Roberts for revealing God’s Love through Family to the ones who were watching. All my heartfelt condolences to Leann and Geneva, Sandra, Chris, and Jason.
♥︎ Lisa Sasser Smith
Bob was a great person. He was so good to me over the years. I will never forget him. There was no gray area with Bob. It was either black or white. All
of us ought to be more like that.
Oh Bob, he was my first real boss junior year out of high school everybody that was from Callisburg worked for Bob Roberts in Sanger Texas from the asphalt crew. I did not like that then he got me on the concrete crew. I liked it, but I didn’t like it then it was time to go back to school Then when I got out of school, I went back to work for Bob. He was a great boss. been real close to the Roberts family. They’re all good people so sorry that he’s gone. May he rest in peace
Will miss his sense of humor at the Roberts Family Reunion held each year. He and Geneva made a beautiful couple and had a wonderful family full of love and happiness always together supporting each other. Uncle Bob will be missed.
Jerry and I will keep your family in our prayers.
Keeping the Roberts family in my thoughts and prayers.
My family and I have loved the Roberts Family for 50 years! I am so thankful for the many memories that I have with each of you. Mr. Roberts was a wonderful man and he will be deeply missed. I am praying that God will comfort each of you and grant you peace. Much love..Robyn
So sorry for your loss. I know he was a great man and will be missed.