Dean Roberts

Loren Dean Roberts, 82, husband of Karen Bond Roberts, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  Born in Whitehall, GA, Dean was the son of the late Bernice Carol Roberts and Lollie Mae Gunter Roberts. He retired from the US Army as a Sergeant First Class after 23 years. Following his retirement from the Army he worked for the University of Georgia with the AAVIM Department. He was a longtime member of Whitehall Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his wife include two children: Scott (Leigh) Roberts of Colbert and Robin (Jack) Land of Winterville; stepchildren: Maranda Massey and Marlana Phillips; siblings: Buren (Julia) Roberts and Shirley Couch; grandchildren: Brooks Land, Jaclyn Land, Jacob Land and Danny Phillips; step grandchildren: Daniel Massey, Kristin Massey and Jacob Massey and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 2PM at Lord and Stephens East Chapel. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com