Forest L. Roberts

Forest Lee Roberts, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 4, 1936 in Lebanon, Ohio the son of the late Sherman and Vernona (Marsh) Roberts.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Carlyn (Schimer) Roberts; brother, David; and sister, Rose Marie.

Forest is survived by his sons, Mark (Shelby) Roberts, Rick Roberts; Dave (Sande) Roberts, Jon Roberts; brothers, Norman, Oakley (Barb) and Lowell (Diane); sister, Iris (Howard) Helis; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; as well as numerous loving relatives and friends.

Forest was a U.S. Navy veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean Era. He retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Forest was a wonderful and caring person who loved his family and friends dearly, who will be sorely missed and affectionately remembered.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Newcomer Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, OH 45439). Military honors will begin at 2:00 pm. The State of Ohio is under a mandatory mask order and has required that face masks will be worn in all public places.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Hospice of Dayton.

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