“I’m Free”

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.

I’m following the path GOD laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard him call;

I turned my back and left it all.

I couldn’t stay another day,

To laugh, to love , to work and play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way;

I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void.

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much;

Good friends, good times, seem all to brief.

Lift up your hearts and share with me.

GOD wanted me now, He set me free!

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO:

Genesis Funeral Services & Chapel 407 E. Grover Street | Shelby, North Carolina 28150

1802 Shelby Road | Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 1705 Old Georgia Hwy | Gaffney, SC 29341

Office : 704. 487-0624 | Fax : 704.487.0742 “Transforming The Delivery of Funeral Care”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The Family of Fernando Roberts wishes to acknowledge with deep

appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this hour of bereavement. We would like to especially thank

Williams & Twiggs Trucking Co. and New Creation. Christian Center May GOD Bless and Keep You All!

April 22, 1958 April 22, 1958 -- June 24, 2017June 24, 2017

Fernando James William RobertsFernando James William Roberts

Service Thursday, June 29, 2017

2:00pm

Shiloh Baptist Church 914 Frederick Street | Shelby, North Carolina

Pastor Michael Kelly | Eulogist Interment | Sunset Cemetery

A HA HEAVENLYEAVENLY DDEPARTUREEPARTURE

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Order of Service

Processional :Clergy | Family | Friends Receiving of Friends :1:30pm-2:00pm| Camp Sisters

Intro( Genesis Staff) :1:50pm-2:00pm

Call to Worship | Pastor Michael Kelly Opening Hymn “ I Won’t Complain” | Sarah Johnson

Scripture Reading Old Testament | Reverend Dimayquoaye Smith

New Testament | Pastor Juan Cherry Prayer of Comfort | Pastor Juan Cherry

Remarks : Vivian Hawk | Men of Purpose Selection “ Give Me Jesus” | Tyrez Dabbs

Special Selection | Camp Sisters Words of Comfort | Pastor Michael Kelly

Recessional “ I’ll Fly Away” | Ryan Gingles Interment | Sunset Cemetery

Pall Bearers Men of Purpose Floral Bearers

Vivan Washington | Lara Gill | Wanda Hill | Ramona Mensah Carnell Smith | April Poole | Rita Rawlinson

Note: There will be a repass following the service at

Leona Neal Senior Center | 100 T.R. Harris Dr. Shelby, NC 28150

Video Tribute Posted At: Facebook: Genesis Funeral | Youtube : GenesisFuneralSrvcs

Website: www.genesisfuneralservices.com

Fernando James William Roberts

“Brother” “Pawpaw Dad” Fernando James William Roberts, age 59, affectionately

called “Brother” & “Pawpaw Dad” transitioned on Friday, June 24, 2017 at his residence. Fernando was born April

22, 1958 in Cleveland County to Geraldine Johnson Roberts Scott and the late James William Roberts and

stepfather, Robert Scott. He attended Shelby High School. Fernando worked at Eaton Corporation for 29 years as a

forklift operator. He was a member of Shelby Men of Purpose and had a passion for cooking and grocery shopping. He was an Honorary Food Lion Associate .

Fernando was a member of Waddell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.

In addition to his father, Fernando was preceded in death by his loving wife of 11 years, Loretta Young

Roberts. Fernando leaves to cherish loving and fond memories, his mother, Geraldine Scott (Robert) of Shelby, NC; five daughters, Latoya Streater(Carl), Deneen Jolly(Allen) of Shelby, NC, Lola Banks(Brandon) of Gastonia, NC,

Dena Vinson of Andrews, SC and Trudy Robinson(Michael) of Charlotte, NC; one son, Dennis Vinson(Sandra) of Denver, NC; two sisters, Sharon Bautista and Karen Woody(Larry), both of Norfolk, VA; five brothers, Torro Roberts(Natalie) and Christopher

Roberts(Jeanelle), both of Iowa City, IO, Tracy Johnson(Alice) and Rico Roberts, both of Shelby, NC and

Robert Roberts of Spartanburg, SC; a special niece, Kimberly Woody of Norfolk, VA; 15

grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other

relatives and friends.