Vernon Puett Roberts, 92, of Morganton, NC, peacefully passed away at home Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on December 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Clarence Maynard Roberts and Mary Elizabeth Puett Roberts.
Vernon was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and, along with his wife, owned and operated Burke Feed and Seed for over 50 years. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and a veteran of the NC National Guard. Mr. Roberts was also a 70-year member of Catawba Valley Masonic Lodge #217 and was their most senior member.
Vernon is survived by his daughter, Tammy Roberts Preusse (Phil); grandson, Clay Preusse (K.D.); sisters-in-law, Mary Garrison (Ned) and Frances Duckworth; and numerous nephews and a niece.
In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Duckworth Roberts; and sister, Nancy Roberts Holland.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Kevin Sizemore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the NC National Guard and masonic rites performed by Catawba Valley Masonic Lodge #217.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 3861 Pax Hill Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sincerest sympathy, You are in my prayers.
Tammy and family, thinking of you at this time. God bless.
So sorry Tammy for you lost I was out of town at this time or I would have been by to my my respects.
My deepest sympathy to Tammy & family. He was a great man, & well respected.
Dear Tammy and family, May light perpetual shine upon your father and grant him peace. And may you be comforted knowing that your friends are thinking of you.
I’m so sorry, I will keep the family in my prayers. He was an amazing man, I’m glad I got the opportunity to meet him!
Our deepest sympathy to you Tammy. We know how much you loved your dad. You were blessed to have loving parents. May you find comfort and peace knowing that your dad is now in God's care.
I was so shocked to hear this when you texted me yesterday. My day hasn't been the same. I felt after I met your dad the first time but this was someone I should have been friends with for years. I always enjoyed his story and comments about things in life. I guess he was so much like my dad. I you'll miss him deeply but he wouldn't want you to worry or cry over him. Now your mother has him with her and all we can do is wait till we see them all one day. Hugs and love
My sympathy to Tammy and the family members. Vernon was well respected in the community. He was always mentioned when not at church and he will be missed.
Deepest sympathy.