Wayne Roberts

March 4, 1938 - September 1, 2021

Wayne Roberts of Ripley, MS passed away peacefully at Diversicare on September 1, 2021. Mr. Roberts was born the first son to Ida and Ed Roberts on March 4, 1938. He lived a very full life until his health began to fade. Mr. Roberts was employed in the furniture industry and retired from The Corinthian. He was best known for his business skills. He had the ability to "sell" anything. Over his many years, he sold cars, roosters, goats and his beloved cows. Though he was not a very loud man, he was a friend to many and a neighbor to all who needed him. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters: Beth Box of Falkner, MS, Tami Glissen (Keith) of Falkner, MS; three grand daughters: Raevan Hatcher (Dustin), Elizabeth Glissen, Mallory Glissen both of Falkner, MS; three great grandchildren: Kylee, Kohan, Beckett Hatcher; one brother: Gerald Roberts (Perrin) of Jackson, MS; one sister: Loyce Fitzgerald of Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Mary Elizabeth Jeanes. The family would like to express gratitude to the employees of Diversicare and Legacy Hospice for their exceptional attention. Officiating will be: Bro. Titus Mathis and Keith Glissen (son-in-law). The pallbearers will be: Michael Roberts, Ricky Jeanes, Petey Rutherford, Dustin Hatcher, Ronnie Hall.