This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Barry Roberts,Sr., 36, born on September 2, 1954 and passed away on November 28, 1990. We will remember him forever.
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Leave a tributeEnjoy the presence of the Lord! Praying to live so that one day I'll see you again!
Its been a bitter/sweet journey for us all. Wow! There is so much you have not had to contend with in this world , but the Lord truly had better plans for you. Although you are sorely missed, I know you are in the most secure hands there is to be in. Love Always!
We have been talking recently about your baby Shanelle preparing to get married! I shared with your wife what you did when you decided it was time for you to get married. You told me on a Sunday morning that you were going to church to find you a wife. I said "okay Barry just like that right?" You said Yes. When you came back from church I asked did you find a wife? You told me "Yes, her name is Rose." Look at the mighty work of God.
I remember a message he once spoke on titled "No fishing." Barry would often use visual aides to demonstrate and get the message across more clearly. His "No Fishing" message consist of leaving ones past, in the past because their is No Fishing allowed in the sea of forgetfulness. Just as the Lord does when we come and Surrender ourselves totally to Him, He WILL receive us. Psalm 103:12; Micah 7:19; Hebrews 8:12 ...
Barry E. Roberts, Sr., Oh how you are so missed. Looking forward to seeing you again one day, however, for now, I will do my best to be an example and live a life that will please God, because I believe you are ALL (those who have gone before us to be with the Lord) able to see (witness) what is going on down here. Hebrews 12:1.."Wherefore seeing we also are compasses about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Until we meet again my Love someday, AMEN!!!!
Thanks to the promise of our Lord we will get to see each other again. Enjoy the comfort of your Heavenly mansion.
Happy belated Birthday my Love. You have a granddaughter who has a birthday today (right after yours). We thought she was going to be born on your Birthday, but I guess she wanted her own (LOL)..
Yes, it has truly been a journey not having you here. I wish you could have been here to see your grandchildren. I know they would have loved on you like crazy. You are missed so, so much and there will never , ever be anyone to take your place. I have been sharing stories about you to the grands and they truly embrace them. Especially the story about our old neighbors and the funny response you gave them to keep them out our business. Wow! so many memories to share. All my love, always!
I was so happy to be a part of your Big wedding. We had so much fun growing up and sharing information together as adults. You were more like a brother than a cousin. It's been wonderful sharing memories with your wife and children...now you have grandchildren!
How funny it would have been for you to see that those "goobers" that our grandmother took so long to cook can now be found in a can, and I recently found them on a menu in a restaurant in Florida. They understand our famous peanuts down South, but many people up North don't know about them, or like the taste. Our family sure appreciated them Cuz. We miss you and will remember you forever. Love your cousin Sheila.
"Forever in our hearts" Thinking, Thanking and Praising Our God for allowing me the opportunity in having you in my life. Blessing us with Beautiful children and grand children. Love and Miss you greatly!
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Enjoy the presence of the Lord! Praying to live so that one day I'll see you again!
The Wilderness Song
In memory of Barry E Roberts, Sr. (26 years today)
Barry loved to sing, and I remember a song he sang at Ridge Ave Church Of God Of Prophecy, "Tell me how did you feel when you came out the wilderness." He took the song to a whole new level back then. And he meant every word of the song because he knew what it truly felt like to come out of the wilderness (those hard places in life). He did not just sing, HE SANG!!! Also, remember when Barry, Vernal, Rob, Timothy had a singing group and Blessed our souls.
In addition, I was told of a time (before we married), that he and others were upstairs in the church praying, and they prayed so hard that the Glory of God visited in a Mighy way that night. Memories as such (and more), are priceless. This is just a few over many stories to tell. Thank you all for taking out the time to share your story in honor of his memory. Be Blessed
Waiting on Goobers
I have many stories from childhood through becoming adults. This one his children may not already know.
As first cousins we spent a lot of time together as children.Our grandmother lived with us so every cousin, uncle, aunt, neice, nephew or wannabe relative spent some time with us. It was great. We called our grandmom "Mom" and our mother "Mom". If the wrong one answered we would simply say, "not you".
Barry's baby sister Tammy was the first to give my mother a distinguishing name to prevent this confusion. She named her "City Mom". That's another story. Our grandmother used to boil raw peanuts for a homemade snack. It was usually when Barry, Bobby, and Tammy were there because I guess it was a type of snack that could easly feed a number of people. We called these peanuts goobers. They seemed to take forever to get done, but they were delicious!!!
One of those few things that would keep children inside and fairly quiet was waiting and anticipating the goobers to get done. i remember Barry and I sitting waiting and continually asking if they were done. When the word came that they were ready we couldn't get containers fast enough to get our goobers to devour.
If my dear cousin could have been here now to see that goobers are sold in cans already prepared. You open and eat instantly. I wonder if we would have enjoyed them as much if we didn't have the anticipation of waiting for this treat when we were children. I wonder....