Fred Lynhurst Roberts

Fred Lynhurst Roberts, 71, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, David E. Roberts and Willie Temple Roberts. Fred was an Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Roberts retired from Honeywell after 30 years of service as Maintenance Foreman. He was a member of American Legion Post 146, and lifetime member and past Commander of the VFW Post 637 in Hopewell. He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Mary E. Roberts; daughter, Libbie N. Roberts; daughter, Erin V. Hingst and husband, Karl; brother, Rev. Dr. D. Alex Roberts and wife, Patsy; as well as numerous extended family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bermuda Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Fred be made to VFW Post 637 flag retirement fund. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com