Charles Marvin Roberts

Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory of Enterprise

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Posted by: Sorrells Funeral Home
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334-347-9598
Date: May 28 2015 2:34 PM

Charles Marvin Roberts, age 87, of Enterprise, Alabama died on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 after a prolonged illness. 

Graveside funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Meadowlawn Cemetery with Minister Keith Ellis officiating.  Burial will follow with Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory of Enterprise directing.  No visitation will be held.

Charles was born in Sheffield, Alabama in 1928 to the late Irene Couch and W.A. Roberts.  He married his soul mate Dorothy O’Malley in 1948.   He was an active and long-time member of College Avenue Church of Christ in Enterprise, Alabama. He served our nation for 30 years in the US Navy and achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer.  He then served in the US Army National Guard for 10 years and achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class. He worked for Texas Eastern and Shoals Community College. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Mary Montana and his daughter Dianne Grimmitt.

Charles is survived by his wife Dorothy Roberts of Enterprise, AL; 2 sons: Dale Stanley of Largo, Florida and Robby Stanley of Charlotte, North Carolina; 6 grandchildren: Keller Grimmitt, Whitney Grimmitt, Justin Stanley, Kristin Stanley, Lily Stanley and Ian Stanley; 3 great-grandchildren:  Sophia Tauber, Olivia Tauber, and Grayson Sprinkle. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Wiregrass-Christian Youth Camp, PO Box 311072, Enterprise, AL 36331 and/or flowers will be accepted at Sorrells Funeral Home, 4550 Boll Weevil Circle, Enterprise, AL 36330. 

Sorrells Funeral Home and Crematory of Enterprise, (334) 347-9598, is in charge of arrangements. To sign a guest register, please visit www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com. 

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