James Roberts

James Carl Roberts (“Jimmy”), of Springville, AL, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, attended Elyton School, and later joined the U.S. Army Reserve. Jimmy worked at Fontaine for over 20 years and retired from Amerex Corporation in 1999. He loved attending church; restoring antique radios; listening to gospel and Hank Williams, Sr.’s music; traveling, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Linda Payne Roberts; his parents, James Luther Roberts and Leedy Belle Heatherly; and his brother, Charles Allen Roberts. He is survived by his daughters: Dawn Roberts Brasher (Chris), Carlina Roberts Jett (Darryl), and Larissa Roberts Duran (Joey); and by his grandchildren: Jennifer Brasher (Jay), Andrew Brasher, Kimberly Jett Volz (Austin), Christine Jett, Seth Jones, Lanie Jones, Sophia Duran and Daniel Duran. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at noon at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be an hour prior to services with burial to follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.