Richard Ray Roberts

Mr. Richard Ray Roberts, 92, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Monday, November 6, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Blaine Holbrook will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:00 pm Monday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Roberts was born on January 31, 1931 in Mecklenburg County. He was the son of the late Robert Ray Roberts and Ada Sweatte Roberts. Mr. Roberts enlisted into the US Navy during the Korean War, where he was assigned to the USS Hailey. After his enlistment, he graduated from the University of Miami in 1959, and took over his father's insurance company after his passing. Mr. Roberts continued his father's company for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Kannapolis. Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting, and sailing, but golfing with friends was his pleasure until he was unable to continue.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Forrest Roberts; and latest wife, Jean Smith Roberts.

Mr. Roberts is survived by two daughters, Cassie Holbrook and husband Brian of Kannapolis and Andrea Ward and husband Tony of Parrish, FL; son, Mark Roberts and wife Teresa of Landis; six grandchildren, Brandon Holbrook, Audra Corriher and husband Joshua, Tyler Roberts, Blake Roberts, Julianna Ryu and husband Rae, and Zachary Ward, Sr. and wife Deirdra; and five great grandchildren, Ethan, Drew, Ava, Zachary Jr., and Sicily.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.