CHARLES A. “CHUCK” ROBERTS
Charles A. “Chuck” Roberts, 76, Holden, Missouri, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
He was born September 15, 1931 to Joseph A. and Charline Roberts.  He spent most of his youth in the Independence and Blue Springs area, graduating from Blue Springs High School.  He served in the United States Air Force between November of 1950 and completion of his tour of duty in 1954.  Charles worked several years at Unity Village of Lee’s Summit as an accountant.
He married Betty Sue Park on June 11, 1955 and to this union was born one son, Philip A. Roberts.  Betty Sue preceded Charles in death in 1985.  Charles joined his father’s operation of a Western Auto Store in Blue Springs and later moved to Holden and opened up his own store in 1975.  Known as Western Auto at one time, the business was known as Roberts Home & Auto in later years.  The store was recently closed out.
He married Patsy Geary on October 12, 1986 and they shared many friends and fellowship with their square dancing and travels.  Many of their trips included their one grandson, Ryan, showing him the joys and adventures of travel.  Charles was a member of the Holden United Methodist Church, Holden Masonic Lodge, #262 AF & AM, where he received his 50-year pin on September 20, 2006, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, The American Legion, Holden Optimist Club and the Holden Chamber of Commerce, where he served as president from 1985 to 1986.  He also served on the city zoning committee.
Survivors include his wife Patsy, of the home; his mom, Marion Roberts of Holden; a son, Philip A. Roberts and wife Tammy “Sam” Roberts of Holden; a grandson, Ryan A. Roberts and wife Kayla of Peculiar, Missouri; a brother, J.C. Roberts and wife, Emma of Lee’s Summit; a niece, Debbie Studt, her husband Rex and their family of Lee’s Summit; and a nephew, Jerry Roberts and wife, Terri of Independence. 
Charles was preceded in death by his father Joseph A. Roberts on June 29, 2006.
A Masonic service conducted by Holden Masonic Lodge #262 AF & AM was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 at the Holden United Methodist Church and was immediately followed by funeral services with Pastor Pat Kelley officiating.
Interment was in the Holden Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Holden Veterans of Foreign Wars, Memorial Post #5844 and Munday-Hancock Post #90 of the American Legion.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Holden Masonic Lodge or Memorial Fund of the Holden United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net.