Larry Pernell Roberts Sr. was the youngest son born to the late Hersey L. Roberts and Roxie Anna Roberts on May 26, 1963. He departed this abundant life on May 14, 2022, at the age of 58.

Larry graduated from Varnado High School in 1982, where he was an avid football player. Larry was a self- employed Mechanic and Carpenter. Larry was well versed in the kitchen best known for his amazing German chocolate cake. Larry's passion for softball led him to organize dozens of tournaments in his community. He was a dedicated friend that was known and loved by many lives that he touched throughout his life.

Larry's ability to connect with others was unmatched and had a profound impact on the lives of many. The countless lives that he has touched is a true testament of his character. Larry met no stranger, but was a friend to many, and for this reason he will truly be missed.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted children: Aquanis Roberts, Sr. of Bogalusa, LA, Tiawanna (Rodney) Dunn of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Marcus Holmes of Atlanta, GA, Lekeisha Lee of Slidell, LA, La'Darrus Brister of Angie, LA, Tia Roberts- Thomas (Deonte) Baton Rouge LA, Larry Roberts Jr. of Bogalusa, LA and Pattie Roberts of Bogalusa, LA; siblings: Willie H. Roberts, Sr. of Pride, LA, Hersey Lee (Gloria) Roberts, Jr. of Angie, LA, Maxine (James) Giles of Lufkin, Texas, Rev. Gaynell (Donald Ray) Nichols of Angie, LA, Kenneth (Clorinda) Roberts, Sr. of Bogalusa, LA, Oliver Roberts of Angie, LA, Michael Roberts Sr. of Lufkin, Texas, and Lucretia (Kenneth)Pope of Huntsville, AL; brother-in-law Douglas Jones of Angie, LA, 24 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Hersey Lee Roberts, Sr. and Roxie Anna Roberts, sisters: Charlene Roberts, Nellie Goodloe, and Bernell R. Jones, and brother: Vernice Roberts