Darrell Leon Roberts, age 70, of Benton, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home in Benton.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2017 at the Horse Prairie Cemetery of Sesser, with Rev. Kent Dunford officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Darrell was born on April 11, 1947 in Benton, the son of Roy Roberts and Edith (Carpenter) Roberts. He married the former Malinda Ann Cockrum on July 4, 1970, and she survives.
He served his country in the U.S. Army and he was a member of the South Benton Missionary Baptist Church.
Darrell could fix anything he put his mind to. He could look at a picture and build it exactly like it.
He had many jobs and hobbies including, working in construction, owning and operating a flower shop (Ann’s Flowers formerly of Benton), taxidermy, furniture repair and restoration, restoring antique automobiles, restoring and repairing guitars, coon hunting with his brother John, attending and participating in car shows, and listening and playing music.
Darrell is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 47 years, Malinda Ann Roberts of Benton; a brother John Roberts and wife Darlene of Dale; several nieces and nephews; and all his many friends that he enjoyed playing music with.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Darrell, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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