Ricky Neal Roberts, 51, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021.
Service Information: Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 2, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 1207 N Old Robinson Rd, Robinson, TX 76706 with Richard Hollingsworth as officiant. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 1, at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Ricky was born June 18, 1970 in Waco. He grew up in the Axtell area and graduated from Axtell High School in 1990. He married the love of his life, Amanda Watkins, September 20, 2003. Ricky started his career as a Police Officer with TSTC in 2002 and after many years working there, he began working at MCC in 2018 until his untimely demise.
He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Roberts; and grandparents, Les and Betty Stovall.
Survivors include his wife, Amanda Roberts of Elk; daughter, Payton Roberts of Elk; parents Henry and Robin Witt of Elk; sisters, Regina Lopez and husband, Mark of Lorena, sister, Lacy Hollingsworth and husband, Josh of Elk and Shirley Minnich and husband, Clayton of Sour Lake; brother, Matthew Roberts of Katy; step-sisters, Rebecca Parsons and husband, Stuart of Laguna Park and Connie LaFrance of Waco; step-brothers, Henry Witt, Jr of Elk and Dennis Witt and wife, Debra; in-laws, Jimmie and Barbara Watkins of Waco and; brother-in-law, James Watkins and wife, Sylvia and several nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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Sorry for your loss , I knew Ricky Roberts from TSTC when I worked out there. He was a good person always laughing and cutting up some time. He will be missed.
Continued prayers and much love for Amanda, Payton and all of Ricky’s family. May God provide you all with comfort during this time and time to come.
My thoughts and prayers are with Amanda, Payton and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Ricky was an amazing husband and father who loved his family. Everytime I saw Ricky he always had a smile on his face. He will truly be missed.
So sorry for you loss, you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Tierce Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am very sorry for your loss.
I teach at MCC and was very sorry to learn of the death of Officer Rhodes. I send his wife, daughter, extended family, colleagues, and many friends my sincere sympathy.
The best big brother you could ask for. He was always there for me. I love you and miss you!
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Ricky’s family and friends. I didn’t know Ricky personally but heard lots of great, amazing things about him. My heart is breaking for everyone who knew and loved him. You will forever be in my prayers.
Henry and I could not have ask for a better son. He was at our side ready to do anything he could odd for us. Every visit he told us he loved us and was proud to help with anything. He was there to help with his dad daily since his stroke. Taking him to Doctor appointments, helping him take baths, buying him new clothes when his became to big,Taking out trash and bring us food. We will miss and love you forever our son.
Henry and I could not have ask for a better son. He was at our side ready to do anything he could odd for us. Every visit he told us he loved us and was proud to help with anything. He was there to help with his dad daily since his stroke. Taking him to Doctor appointments, helping him take baths, buying him new clothes when his became to big,Taking out trash and bring us food. We will miss and love you forever our son.
Warrior
Father
Friend.
So sorry for you loss, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael & Coryann Harrison
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Amanda, Payton and family.
Ricky was a wonderful man. I remember him well from working with him at TSTC. He was a true gentleman.
So sorry that he is gone. Praying for comfort for his family.
My condolences to the family. Ricky was always an outstanding person and always willing to help anyone. He would stop by when he could and visit and would always share a laugh with a smile on his face about something.
Ricky, you fought the fight , now rest in peace my brother. You may be gone however, we will never forget you.
Chief Ronnie Price
I knew him. It was an honor. He was a good man.
Prayers for all the family.🙏♥️
Robin and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you. Love ya.