Earl Roberts

Earl Leroy "Pete" Roberts, Jr., 58, of Gas, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Forest, Mississippi. Pete was born July 30, 1956, at Ft. Carson, Colorado, the son of Earl Leroy and Nadine Louise (Gonzales) Roberts, Sr. His father was in the U.S. Air Force so the family moved following his career. They were stationed in Alaska for many years where he learned to hunt. In 1982, Pete married Laura J. Crail and they have always made their home in the Iola area. He worked as an oil field worker in southeast Kansas for many years before becoming an over the road truck driver. He was currently employed by Beebe Trucking. He was an avid bow hunter and enjoyed touring on his motorcycle and working with wood. While his sons were growing up, he served as a Den leader and coached soccer. He never missed his son's ballgames. SURVIVORS: His wife of 32 years: Laura Roberts of the home 2 Sons: Chris Roberts of Osawatomie, KS and Justin Roberts of Chanute, KS His Mother: Nadine Roberts of Broken Arrow, OK 1 Sister: Carol Deering of Broken Arrow, OK Several grandchildren, nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his father. Cremation has taken place. CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola, with visitation to follow. MEMORIAL: Hope Unlimited Memorial gifts may be left with the funeral home. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com .