Calvin Lee Roberts I

CALVIN L. ROBERTS ISTAUNTON, VA...   Calvin Lee Roberts I, 76, husband of Diane (Tuel) Roberts, of Staunton, has gone to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family.He was born April 3, 1939, in Charlottesville, a son of the late James D. and Mabel (King) Roberts.Mr. Roberts was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.Prior to retirement, Calvin was employed for 30 years with CFW Telephone and 11 years with the State Farm Eastern Regional Office. He was also a bus driver for Grace Christian School for 11 years.He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1992, where he served as treasurer for 11 years and was a church usher. He coached his sons in Kiwanis baseball. He was an avid softball player in Staunton City League until the age of 60. Calvin was a proud father and grandfather and was am devout fan of Robert E. Lee sports and Grace Christian sports.In addition to his wife of 54 years, family includes two sons, Calvin Lee Roberts II and fiancee`, Natalii Volokh, and Curtis L. Roberts; a daughter, Cynthia Roberts Whisman and fiance`, Alex Moore; seven grandchildren, Chandler Calvin Roberts, Cameron Lee Roberts, Charles Nicholas Whisman, Carley Marie Roberts, Caitlyn Lowell Roberts, Curtis Lowell Roberts II, and Nathaniel Scott Whisman; two sisters, Virginia Laurin and husband, Charlie, and Emma Jean Houghton; and aunt, Cornelia Gibson; and lots of nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016, at Calvary Baptist Church by Pastor Bobby Campbell. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens.Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Chandler, Nicholas, Curtis, and Nathan, along with Dickie Craig, Dale Hewitt, Ken Prevete, and John Cromer.The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the church.Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 105 Garland Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.