 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas  T. W. Roberts 3 June 1867 - 9 October 1918 The Whitewright Sun
Friday, October 11, 1918 pg. 7 TOM ROBERTS DIED AT AN EARLY HOUR TODAY Sherman, Texas, Oct. 9 - Thomas Weston Roberts, sheriff of Grayson County, passed away at St. Vincent's sanitarium in this city shortly after 3 o'clock this morning, after a serious illness of less than a week's duration. Mr. Roberts had been in ill health, however, for about one year, though he had actively discharged the duties of his office during the time. Death resulted from heart trouble. Funeral services have been announced to take place from the family residence, 320 North Cleveland Avenue, Thursday afternoon followed by burial in West Hill Cemetery. Religious services will be conducted by Dr. B. Wrenn Webb, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. J.W. Slagle, pastor Key Memorial Methodist Church. Services at the grave will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which organization Mr. Roberts was a member. He also belonged to the Woodmen. Thomas Weston Roberts was born in Waynesville, North Carolina on June 3, 1867, being 51 years of age at the time of his death. He grew to manhood in that state, and on May 8, 1887 was married to Miss Z.V. Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts continued their home in North Carolina for about 5 years, coming to Texas in 1892, or 26 years ago. They settled near Whitewright, near which Mr. Roberts made his home during the greater part of his residence in Grayson county. Mr. Roberts was a successful farmer by occupation and was called from his home just east of Sherman, when he was nominated on the Democratic ticket 2 years ago for the office of Sheriff., the first and only political office held during his lifetime. Two years ago next month he was elected to the office he held at the time of his death, and in the primary in July was renominated against opposition for another term of 2 years. He would have been elected to the office next month in the general election for a second term of 2 years. During his tenure of office he discharged his duties fearlessly and efficiently, and his untimely death will be a distinct loss to the people of Grayson County. He was a man at once admired and feared by the enemies of of good order and justice; esteemed and respected by his friends and those who knew him. Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Mrs Zenia Roberts; 7 sons and daughters, as follows: Miss Ethyle Pauline Roberts, Miss Ora Roberts, Miss Oberia Roberts, and Paul Thos. Roberts, all of whom live at home; Sergt. Devere Knox Roberts, who is in France; Mrs. Frocia Lindon of near Pottsboro; and Mrs. Lee Bookout of south Sherman. West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2013 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |