Eric Roberts

Eric David Roberts, 63, died suddenly Saturday, October 10, 2015 in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital after a period of declining health.He was born in Carrollton on Oct. 25, 1951, and was the son of Carl & Ruby (Coonrod) Roberts.He was a U.S. Army veteran, and had worked as a mechanic for both U-Haul as well as the City of Springfield.  He loved spending time with his family, and had a deep love for country music, both playing and listening, and enjoyed watching Nascar as well.He married Kimberly Kay Daniels on June 13, 2003 at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, and she survives.Surviving are his wife, Kimberly Roberts of Jerseyville; a daughter and son in law, Erica & Mark Winkler of Springfield; three step daughters & their spouses, Emy & Paul Nelson of Jerseyville, Stacey & Jesse Sturgill of Jerseyville, and Mamie & Joe Fuse of Florissant, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Austin Bagwell, Lance Winkler, Alexandra Winkler, Paul Nelson, StaceySturgill, Jesse Sturgill, Emma Fuse & Joey Fuse; one brother & sister in law, Richard "Dick" & Erena Roberts of Hartford;  four sisters & brothers in law, Carla Reno of Jerseyville, Sandy & Mike Camden of Carrollton, Sue & Mike Bowman of Staten Island, NY., Pam & Jack Tomblingson of Benld; along with many loving nieces and nephews, and members of the Daniels family; as well as his two canine buddies, Abby & Toby.He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Roberts; his mother, Ruby Roberts McKenna; two brothers, Michael Roberts and Joe Roberts.Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday.Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 will conduct military rites.Burial will take place in the Kane Cemetery at a later date.In lieu of any flowers and plants, memorials may be given to his family in care of the funeral home.

Obit Provided By:
Crawford Funeral Home