Charles Haywood Roberts Sr., 82, of Lusby died Jan. 21, 2013, at his residence.

He was born April 3, 1930, in Charlottesville, Va., to the late Walter Roberts and Maggie Shifflett Roberts.

He married his beloved wife, Delmae Frances Roberts, on Dec. 23, 1950, in Prince Frederick. They had just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. He worked as a carpenter his whole life. He loved gardening, being outside and traveling, especially to the mountains. He and his wife traveled to Florida for many years, residing there in the winter months.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Edna Morris, Virginia Beverly and Dot Via; and brothers, Irvin, James, Sam and Clark Roberts.

He is survived by his loving wife, Delmae Frances Roberts; children, Franny and her husband, David Phifer, of Lusby, Kathy and her husband, Billy Clay, of Lusby and Charles H. Roberts Jr. and his wife, Jaleh, of Patterson, N.Y.; grandchildren, Rhonda and her husband, Marty Wojchichowski, Travis Phifer, Sylver and her husband, Jason Hinton, Billy and his wife, Mable Clay, and Stacy and her husband, Andy Clas; great-grandchildren, Dreyden, Madison, Trendin, Maci, Billy and Emma; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Services and interment are private.

Arrangements are being provided by Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby.