Franklin-Stephens County GaArchives Obituaries.....Roberts, Rufus April 24, 2009
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The Toccoa Record
Rufus Roberts
Owner of City Cafe in Lavonia 


Friday, May 1, 2009 12:05 AM EDT

 
 
Rufus Roberts, 76, of Lavonia, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at his home.

Born Jan. 15, 1933, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Luther and 
Lessie (Vaughn) Roberts. He retired from BE&K of Greenville as an industrial 
electrician and was the former owner of City Cafe in Lavonia. He was a veteran 
of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict and a member of 
Lavonia Masonic Lodge 241. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha 
(LeCroy) Roberts.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Rickey and Melanie Roberts and 
Brad and Renee Roberts all of Lavonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and 
Mike Hardy of Anderson, S.C. and Lisa and Clay Milford of Lavonia; 
grandchildren, Josh Roberts, Phoenix Roberts, Journey Roberts, and Lenox 
Roberts all of Lavonia; brothers, Rafe Roberts of Lavonia, Ralph Roberts, Rance 
Roberts and Raymond Roberts all of Carnesville; sister, Mary Frances Phillips 
of Greenville, S.C.; special friend, Louise Hyde; and shade tree friends, 
Charlie Moulder and Joe Herring and faithful companion, Red.  

Funeral service was held Sunday, April 26, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 
with Dr. Kenneth Jones and Dr. Larry Finger officiating. Interment followed in 
the church cemetery.

Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia Chapel was in charge of arrangements.


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