Dana Elvin Roberts, 82, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at his home in Robertsdale.
He was a long time resident of Summerdale. He retired in 1991 after working 31 years for Blossman Gas Company. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 99 in Foley and the Kichler-Pippin VFW in Elberta and a member of the Gulf Coast Elks Lodge 2782 in Foley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Condie and Mary Ann Roberts; sister, Alida Roberts; brothers, Abe Charles and Ernest Roberts; first wife, Daisy Roberts; daughter, Rita Roberts and grandson, Jason Wilkes.
Survivors include his wife, Lawanda Roberts; sister, Beverly (Robert) Gabler of Lucinda, Pa.; son, Ronal (Debbie) Roberts of Summerdale; step-daughter, Dawn (Rusty) Aldridge of Robertsdale; two step-sons, Richard “Dickie” (Tammy) of Summerdale and Jeffrey Stevens of Montgomery; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 16 from the chapel of Mack Funeral Home in Robertsdale. Burial followed at Wynn Cemetery in Summerdale.
The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950.
Arrangements were made by Mack Funeral Home and Crematory, Robertsdale.
