Tugkegee Airman, Gentleman, Hero, Churchman and
Father of GMA anchor Robin Roberts
Col. Lawrence E. Roberts, USAF, Retired, a Tugkegee airman during World War II died in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 15, 2004. He was 81 years old and had been married to the former Lucimarian Tolliver for 57 years. He was the loving son of Robert and Dorothy Roberts and the brother of Robert Roberts all who preceded him. He was the father of four children, Dorothy, Sally-ann, Robin and Lawrence. He had eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Col Roberts was a graduate of Morningside College and received a Master's Degree from Tuskegee Institute. He entered the army as a private and retired a Colonel. During his long military career, he was a graduate of the 44K class of the prestigious Tuskegee Airmen. His was assigned the pilot training at Tuskegee Army Air field where he was prompted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He was with the 477th Medium Bombardment Group. Among some of this medals and awards were Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, The US Force Commendation Medal and the Distinguished Service Order recieved from the Republic of Vietnam.
Col Roberts was stationed in many assignments including stations in the United States, Japan, Canada and Vietnam. He was a jet fighter pilot and flight instructor at the fighter school at Williams Air Force Base. Col Roberts was the Officer Training at Keesler Air Force Base and Commander of a NATO communication organization and Advisor to the Vietnamese Air Force.
After retiring from the Air Force, he was employed by Global Associates.
In addition to his military career Col Roberts was an active participant in both his church and his community. He was member of the General Assembly Council, and chairman of the council of Presbytery of Mississippi. He was also an Elder of the 1st Presbytrian Church of Bay St. Louis and served on their board of Trustees.
He was buried in Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS.
Father of GMA anchor Robin Roberts
Col. Lawrence E. Roberts, USAF, Retired, a Tugkegee airman during World War II died in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 15, 2004. He was 81 years old and had been married to the former Lucimarian Tolliver for 57 years. He was the loving son of Robert and Dorothy Roberts and the brother of Robert Roberts all who preceded him. He was the father of four children, Dorothy, Sally-ann, Robin and Lawrence. He had eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Col Roberts was a graduate of Morningside College and received a Master's Degree from Tuskegee Institute. He entered the army as a private and retired a Colonel. During his long military career, he was a graduate of the 44K class of the prestigious Tuskegee Airmen. His was assigned the pilot training at Tuskegee Army Air field where he was prompted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He was with the 477th Medium Bombardment Group. Among some of this medals and awards were Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, The US Force Commendation Medal and the Distinguished Service Order recieved from the Republic of Vietnam.
Col Roberts was stationed in many assignments including stations in the United States, Japan, Canada and Vietnam. He was a jet fighter pilot and flight instructor at the fighter school at Williams Air Force Base. Col Roberts was the Officer Training at Keesler Air Force Base and Commander of a NATO communication organization and Advisor to the Vietnamese Air Force.
After retiring from the Air Force, he was employed by Global Associates.
In addition to his military career Col Roberts was an active participant in both his church and his community. He was member of the General Assembly Council, and chairman of the council of Presbytery of Mississippi. He was also an Elder of the 1st Presbytrian Church of Bay St. Louis and served on their board of Trustees.
He was buried in Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS.
Tugkegee Airman, Gentleman, Hero, Churchman and
Father of GMA anchor Robin Roberts
Col. Lawrence E. Roberts, USAF, Retired, a Tugkegee airman during World War II died in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 15, 2004. He was 81 years old and had been married to the former Lucimarian Tolliver for 57 years. He was the loving son of Robert and Dorothy Roberts and the brother of Robert Roberts all who preceded him. He was the father of four children, Dorothy, Sally-ann, Robin and Lawrence. He had eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Col Roberts was a graduate of Morningside College and received a Master's Degree from Tuskegee Institute. He entered the army as a private and retired a Colonel. During his long military career, he was a graduate of the 44K class of the prestigious Tuskegee Airmen. His was assigned the pilot training at Tuskegee Army Air field where he was prompted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He was with the 477th Medium Bombardment Group. Among some of this medals and awards were Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, The US Force Commendation Medal and the Distinguished Service Order recieved from the Republic of Vietnam.
Col Roberts was stationed in many assignments including stations in the United States, Japan, Canada and Vietnam. He was a jet fighter pilot and flight instructor at the fighter school at Williams Air Force Base. Col Roberts was the Officer Training at Keesler Air Force Base and Commander of a NATO communication organization and Advisor to the Vietnamese Air Force.
After retiring from the Air Force, he was employed by Global Associates.
In addition to his military career Col Roberts was an active participant in both his church and his community. He was member of the General Assembly Council, and chairman of the council of Presbytery of Mississippi. He was also an Elder of the 1st Presbytrian Church of Bay St. Louis and served on their board of Trustees.
He was buried in Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS.
Father of GMA anchor Robin Roberts
Col. Lawrence E. Roberts, USAF, Retired, a Tugkegee airman during World War II died in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 15, 2004. He was 81 years old and had been married to the former Lucimarian Tolliver for 57 years. He was the loving son of Robert and Dorothy Roberts and the brother of Robert Roberts all who preceded him. He was the father of four children, Dorothy, Sally-ann, Robin and Lawrence. He had eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Col Roberts was a graduate of Morningside College and received a Master's Degree from Tuskegee Institute. He entered the army as a private and retired a Colonel. During his long military career, he was a graduate of the 44K class of the prestigious Tuskegee Airmen. His was assigned the pilot training at Tuskegee Army Air field where he was prompted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He was with the 477th Medium Bombardment Group. Among some of this medals and awards were Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, The US Force Commendation Medal and the Distinguished Service Order recieved from the Republic of Vietnam.
Col Roberts was stationed in many assignments including stations in the United States, Japan, Canada and Vietnam. He was a jet fighter pilot and flight instructor at the fighter school at Williams Air Force Base. Col Roberts was the Officer Training at Keesler Air Force Base and Commander of a NATO communication organization and Advisor to the Vietnamese Air Force.
After retiring from the Air Force, he was employed by Global Associates.
In addition to his military career Col Roberts was an active participant in both his church and his community. He was member of the General Assembly Council, and chairman of the council of Presbytery of Mississippi. He was also an Elder of the 1st Presbytrian Church of Bay St. Louis and served on their board of Trustees.
He was buried in Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS.
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