James H. Roberts

Canton- James H. Roberts, 68, of rural Canton, passed away at 9:20 AM Thursday September 24, 2015 at his home.

He was born July 14, 1947 at Canton, the son of James E. and Mary A. (Hurley) Roberts. He married Barbara Ann Angotti on January 4, 1967 at Toulon, IL. She survives along with his mother, Mary A. Roberts of Havana, two daughters, Tina Jo Roberts (Dan Buehl) of Janesville, WI; and Tellia (Keith) Van Der Leest of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren, Jory, James, Morgan, Meagan, and Kirsten, one brother, Joe (Pam) Roberts of Pekin, and two sisters, Mary Jo  (Marshall) Black of Canton, and Jodi (David) Pascal of Winnebago. He was preceded in death by his father, James E Roberts, and one brother, John Roberts.

Jim served in the Army from 1966-1968 and the National Guard from 1968-1970. He was a recipient of a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Marksman Rife Medal. He started working at the General Motors plant in Janesville, WI, in 1968 and transferred to the Fort Wayne, IN plant where he retired in 2002 after 34 years of service.

He was a member of St. Mary’ Catholic Church in Lewistown, and was also a member of the Lewistown VFW Post 5001, and ABATE of Illinois. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, a good motorcycle ride, and hot dog roasts.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday at St. Mary’s Church in Lewistown, with Father Anthony Bernas officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3-5 PM at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with a rosary service at 5 PM. Burial will be in Maryville Cemetery at Bryant with military rites accorded by Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and American Legion Bishop Post 1. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lewistown VFW Post 5001 or the Wounded Warrior Project. To view Jim’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit www.henrylange.com