Edgar “Eddie” Roberts – Sesser, IL

Edgar “Eddie” Wilson Roberts went to be with his Lord on December 21, 2015 in his home, after a brief struggle with cancer and a life of adversity. However, now he is greeted with open arms from the Lord and his family that has awaited him, and now for the first time in 73 years he is able to hear and yell with joy.

Eddie was born April 11, 1942 in Sesser to Claude and Viola (Loker) Roberts.

Eddie lived his life without the ability to hear or speak, but that never stopped him from being known to ever have a frown on his face, but always greeted all that he met with a smile.

Eddie was retired, and was known to many as a carpenter around town. There are many homes and businesses around Sesser that contain a piece of his handiwork. He worked as custodian at the Sesser Post Office before working for the City of Sesser for 25 years as a custodian.

In his earlier years, he was a member of the Sesser Police Department as an auxiliary officer, and spent many years on the Sesser Fire Department and helped transition it into a Fire District. He was also a life time member of the Coal Belt Association.

He was an avid train enthusiast watching and reading about trains, he loved his Cardinals baseball, and enjoyed NASCAR.

Eddie is survived by his nephew Justin Roberts of Sesser, his niece Amber Maree of DuQuoin, and his great nephew Elijah Wise of Sesser. He is also survived by many special and dear friends.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Viola (Loker) Roberts, and his brother Hubert Lyle Roberts.

Funeral services will be held on Monday December 28, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Monday December 28, 2015 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

Special thanks to Hospice of Southern Illinois and Regional Home Care for their assistance through this time. Along with Addus home maker services.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com .