Faulkner County ArArchives Biographies.....Roberts, Judge Russell Lynn June 22, 1942 - June 9, 2010
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Source: Log Cabin Democrat, 10 Jun 2010
Author: Stephanie Fischer

Longtime District Judge Russell 'Jack' Roberts dies
Posted: June 10, 2010 - 10:35am

District Judge Russell L. "Jack" Roberts passed away Wednesday night. He was 
67 years old.

According to Faulkner County Coroner Pat Moore, Roberts died at about 10:50 
p.m. Wednesday. 

Roberts' wife, Bobbi, found him unresponsive at their home at 10:13 p.m. and 
called 9-1-1. Roberts was transported via ambulance to Conway Regional Medical 
Center where he was pronounced dead by the attending emergency room physician 
at 10:50 p.m.

Moore said Roberts' manner of death has been ruled natural causes, but the 
official cause is pending further investigation into his pertinent past 
medical history.

"Roberts was a loving family man and a true friend to the entire community," 
Moore said. "He was a man of impeccable integrity, but, at the same time, as 
friendly and personable as your neighbor. Judge Roberts contributed much to 
his community, county and state, and his presence will be missed by his 
friends and colleagues. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during 
this difficult time."

A Conway district judge for 27 years, Roberts began his career as a practicing 
attorney in 1972. He was the assistant city attorney for the city of Conway 
from 1974-1978, before taking over as chief deputy prosecuting attorney. He 
held that position until 1982 when he was elected municipal judge.

"He was a good friend for over 30 years, and I'm going to miss him terribly," 
Circuit Judge Charles "Ed" Clawson said. "You could count on Jack, and he 
would do anything for you. He will be sorely missed by the entire legal 
community in Faulkner County." Before serving as judges, Roberts and Clawson 
practiced law together in the early 1980s. 

"He was a great guy with a great personality," Conway Mayor Tab Townsell 
said. "He was a great judge, and we were lucky to have him on the chair for 
all those years. He will be greatly missed."

Roberts earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of 
Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Gov. Mike Beebe will appoint someone to fill the vacancy for the duration of 
the term.
-Log Cabin Democrat, 10 Jun 2010 


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