Ben H. "Buddy" Roberts

Ben H. “Buddy” Roberts June 30, 1915 - September 28, 2016 Ben H. “Buddy” Roberts, age 101, of China Spring passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, at China Spring United Methodist Church with Rev. Jane Woodward and Rev. Frank Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 2, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Buddy was born June 30, 1915, in China Spring to Ben and Minnie Roberts. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth Roberts; two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by one son, Ray Roberts of China Spring; and several nieces and nephews. He married Ruth Garrett on April 14, 1934, and they were married 75 years. He was in the dairy business from 1936 to 1977, was also a livestock feed salesman in the 50s and 60s, and was in the home construction business in the 70s and 80s. He lived in China Spring all his life and he was a member of the China Spring United Methodist Church since 1930. Pallbearers will be Curtis Harvey, Jim Ditto, Jimmy Bryant, Neil Knight, Steve Herbert and Tom McNamara. Honorary Pallbearers will be Buddy Villines, Tommy Long, Jerry Garrett, David Reeves, Don Stier and Larry Cobb. The family would like to express their appreciation to Lucia, Fernando, Misty, Pam, Dee and many others at Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care for their tender and loving care. Memorials may be made to the China Spring United Methodist Church Building Fund. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com.