Richard B. Roberts

Richard B. “Butch” Roberts, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his residence. Born on December 6, 1938 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Butch was the son of the late Shelby F. and Nellie Reese Roberts. On December 27, 1958, Butch married Sally Botts Roberts, who survives him in Gallipolis. Butch retired with 20 years of service in the U. S. Air Force as a linguist; he also retired from the Vernon Company with 24 years as a sales representative. Butch was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Gallia County Funeral Detail, 40 & 8, and American Legion Post 27. He was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School, Class of 1956 and a former Lions Club member. Butch enjoyed antiques, and he was instrumental in starting Christmas boxes at Grace United Methodist Church for military servicemen and servicewomen. Butch is survived by his wife, Sally J. Roberts of Gallipolis; sons, Richard “Rick” (Jozie) Roberts of Gallipolis and Larry (Rosa) Roberts of San Antonio, Texas; grandson, Christopher (Megan) Roberts of Gallipolis; granddaughter, Taylor Roberts of San Antonio, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Margaret Jenkins and brother-in-law, Henry Jenkins. The funeral service for Butch will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Kane and Bob Powell officiating. Military honors will be given by the Gallia County Funeral Detail at the funeral home. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the funeral home and from 12:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the funeral home. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of practicing social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. Entombment will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens Chapel of Hope Mausoleum. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.