John A. Roberts, 77, of West Haven, died January 4, 2010. He was the husband of Fannie Roberts.
Born in Cobb, GA, October 4, 1932, he was a son of the late Richard and Bobbie Lou Roberts.
Mr. Roberts was employed by the City of New Haven Board of Education as a Teacher at the King/Robinson Magnet School.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Benjamin Roberts (Denise); daughters, Miriam, Deborah and Shalisha Roberts; a stepdaughter, Carmenlita Brown; a brother, Joe Roberts; a sister, Ossie Lene Murray; an aunt, Eutha D. Jackson; five grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Monday, January 11, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 210 Old Grassy Hill Rd., Orange. Viewing and visitation will be held at the Hall from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.