of Fairfield Bay, AR
August 6, 2022
John Edward (Ed) Roberts, 92, was born in 1930 to Dorothy and Cecil Roberts in Decatur, Illinois and passed away in the company of his close friends on August 6, 2022 in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.
He is survived by wife, Mary Ann; two sons and six stepdaughters; and a multitude of grandchildren, nieces and nephews across the states.
Ed earned his Journalism Master's degree from University of Missouri, then worked for 35 years in advertising/marketing for Caterpillar Tractor Company. He served in the US Navy during the Korea Conflict and retired from the Navy Reserve as a Captain. He was also active in many clubs including Lions, Masons, Scottish Rite, Shriners and more than 15 years with the Fairfield Bay EMS. Ed had a serving spirit that benefited everyone that he knew.
The memorial service will be held at Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church, on Friday August 12, 2022, at noon.
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Steve Horton
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
So sorry to hear this about Ed. My prayers go out to his family. He was a fine man and loved to serve the Fairfield Bay community. I was fortunate to work for him the first few years I was at the community club. I have respected and admired Ed ever since. So long old friend!!!
Alice Chambers
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Mary Ann, so saddened by your loss. Sending prayers of peace.
CAROL EDYTHE WOOLSEY
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
So Sorry for you loss. My Prayers are with you and the family.
Jenny Shamburger
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with Mary Ann, Ed's family and extended family during this most difficult time. I have many fond memories from my association with Ed during the mid 90's as the growing pains of a newly incorporated city of the second class and the quasi government of the Community Club were seeking common ground. May he RIP