CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Fred Lee Roberts of the Missouri Veterans Home died there Wednesday, March 6, 1991.
He was born Sept. 15, 1917, in St. Louis, son of Harry and Hazel Roberts.
Roberts was formerly a guard at Jefferson Resort. He was of the Baptist faith, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include two sons, Edward Roberts of DeSoto, Bob Roberts of Woodson Terrace; a daughter, Sandy Rubin of Bloomsdale, and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held later.
Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
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