John Everett 'Jack' Roberts

John Everett "Jack" Roberts, 71, of Fayetteville died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born May 15, 1941, in Darby, Pa., to John Francis and Louise Evelyn Reese Roberts. Jack spent many years with Scott Paper, and upon retirement owned and operated J & L Transporters. He enjoyed playing golf and never met a stranger or a stray animal. He loved his family, spending time with friends and a good Manhattan in a brandy snifter. Survivers include one son, David Roberts and wife, Joanne, of Springdale; David's mother, Judy Roberts; his beloved, Loretta Bower; one brother, Don Roberts of Glenolden, Pa.; one sister, Lyn Bozman, also of Glenolden; two grandchildren, Addison and Alex Roberts; two nephews and their families. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Garden Room, 215 W. Dickson, Fayetteville, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the NWA Children's Shelter, 4100 Vaughn Road, Bentonville, AR. 72712, 479-795-2417.