A visitation for Mr. James Woodrow Roberts will be held from 5-7p.m. Monday, November 19, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home.

James Woodrow Roberts 73, of Marshall, Texas was born September 17, 1945 to his parents, Woodrow Wilson Roberts and Lola Mae Harrison Roberts. He was educated in Marshall and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Roberts retired after 30 years as a bulldozer operator for Texas Utilities. He formerly was a wood patternmaker for Sellers Pattern Works and was also a carpenter. Mr. Roberts had a very strong work ethic and always wanted every job done right the first time. He loved his family, fishing, raising cows and traveling. Mr. Roberts always wanted to travel and do new things. Mr. Roberts will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife of 53 years, Glenda Roberts of Marshall, Texas; son, James Wesley Roberts of Marshall, Texas; daughter, Leslie JoAnn McCrary and husband, Jamie of Marshall, Texas; grandchildren, Jay Roberts, Kyle Roberts, Emily Roberts, James McCrary, and Jarrett McCrary and spouse, Heather; great-grandchildren, Noah Kyle Roberts, Kalob Kyle Roberts, Adam Kyle Roberts, Joel Wesley Roberts, Westen David Roberts, Jude Cohen McCrary, and Jayton Ash McCrary; brother, Howard Roberts and wife, Vonda; 6 sisters, Melba Woods, Margaret Newman, Barbara Riley and spouse, Marshall, Christine Roberts, Susan Cunningham, and Beth Spence and spouse, Marvin. There are also numerous nieces and nephews to cherish Mr. Roberts memory.

Mr. Roberts is preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Roberts.

The family would like to say thank you for the love and support received from family, friends, and staff of Marshall Manor and Rehab and Hospice of East Texas. We are truly blessed and grateful.