WHITTINGTON – Carl Henry Roberts, 80, of Whittington, beloved father, grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Herrin Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born on October 17, 1943, in Sesser, IL to Verna (Harrison) Roberts and Archie Roberts.

He worked at Old Ben Coal until it closed in 1991. He managed Anrap Rentals for many years and retired from Southern Illinois Tourism.

What made him the happiest was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his children Mark Roberts, Mike (Tammy) Roberts and Kimberly Roberts all of Whittington; grandchildren Rex (Elizabeth) Roberts, Tiff (Curtis) Hodge, Angelle (Billy) Hofman, Tyler (Deanna) Roberts, Nic Roberts and Dakota Overturf; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother Cecil (Beckie) Roberts of Sesser; one special nephew David Despain and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Kevin Roberts, one sister Goldie Payne, brother-in-law Carl Payne, one nephew Eddie Jones, and one niece Yvonne Frey.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Mark Minor officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington.

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