Charles Roberts, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Roberts Jr., age 91, of West, passed away quietly, Monday evening, June 13, 2011, at his residence. Military Graveside Services will be held 9:45 a.m. Thursday at DFW National Cemetery near Dallas. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Flower Mound. Chuck was born March 11, 1920, in San Bernardino, California, the son of Charles Roberts, Sr. and Leona (Brundege) Roberts. He moved to Arizona at an early age and spent most of his life there. Chuck attended schools in San Bernardino and Phoenix, Arizona. On September 17, 1966, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Windham in Ash Fork, Arizona. He served his country with the United States Army during World War II with the special services on Saipan. Chuck managed movie theatres for Long Enterprises in Superior, Arizona and for Wehrinburg Theatres in Prescott, Arizona. He also managed newspaper operations at the Prescott Courier for a number of years and published the Prescott Valley Progress. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and electronics. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Chuck was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a member of the Lions Club and Historical Society in Superior, Arizona. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents; a beloved step-son, John Jenkins; and a sister, Bernice Owen. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Dorothy Roberts of West; two sons, Gary Roberts and wife Jane of Mesa, Arizona, and Glen Roberts and wife Susan of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; a daughter Joan Cole and husband Gary of Flower Mound; two step-sons, Brad Jenkins of Prescott, Arizona, and David Jenkins and wife Cindy Wren of Flagstaff, Arizona; three step-daughters, Emily Jenkins and husband Jim Mathews of Sun City, Arizona, Evelyn Rankin and husband Steve of West, and Calette Ihrman and husband Ted of China Valley, Arizona; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Glen Roberts, Gary Cole, Steve Rankin, Gary Roberts, Brad Jenkins, David Jenkins, Jason Reed, and John Jenkins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to Texas Home Health Hospice or the American Cancer Society.