Floyd C. Roberts

God's Plan for FLOYD CEPHAS ROBERTS reached fruition early Saturday morning, September 20, 2014. At this moment, God closed our loved one's eyes and whispered to him, "Come home my child and I will give you eternal rest." Cephas, as he was known by his Barley family, was the precious baby boy, the only child born to the Late Blanche Roberts Crutchfield on November 4, 1935. Although he was his mother's only offspring, Cephas was reared in the "Big House" with plenty of cousins who treated him like a brother. Always taught to love God and family, at an early age Cephas felt the desire to join the Macedonia Baptist Church in Emporia, VA. Cephas received his formal education from the Greensville County School System. Commited to change and to make a better life for those he loved and himself, Cephas enlisted in the United States Army on July 1, 1958. He served his country for six years. While on active duty, Cephas recieved his High School GED in 1959 and completed the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in 1962. He was honorably discharged in June, 1964. After his tour in the Army, Cephas decided to live in Baltimore, Maryland to be close to some of his cousins who he grew up with. There he met his lady friend Yvette and they were joined in holy matrimony in the summer of 1966. Cephas began his civil federal service career with Andrews Air Force Base and Fort Meade Army Base with the position of firefighter. He served in this capacity for over 30 years, retiring in 1995. He later became a chauffer driver for a local company in Baltimore, and he enjoyed the various trips and tours until his health began to fail. Cephas loved his family and always made family and friends feel welcome whenever they came up to see him. He was a member of the Prince Hall Masons and Knights of Columbus. He received many degrees and treasured his memberships in these organizations. Cephas was true to their missions. He supported their many functions and programs that benefited the local community. Although the last few months his health issues started to mount, he never lost his faith in God. He was a longstanding member of the All Saints Catholic Church in Baltimore, MD where he proudly served as an usher at Saturday Evening Mass. Cephas truly lived life and loved people, especially his Emporia family and his Masonic brethren. His weakness was any flavor of cheesecake. In 2008, he witnessed the election of President Obama on his 73rd birthday. He was an avid sports fan and would say his favorite team was the home team or the team playing for that day. Cephas made numerous friends wherever he went and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him. He was a true friend and a devoted cousin. His memory will be cherished by his entire Roberts family to include Maude Stukes of Lakeland, FL, Gracie Cain of Hopewell, VA, Matilda Carter, Hartwell High, Eugene Highe, Delma Antorn and Rosa Simmons all of Emporia, Virginia and Stephen High of Hampton, Virginia; two very close cousins, Reverend Garland Mason of Baltimore, Maryland and Larry Moody of Emporia, Virginia; his caregivers, Donell Williams of Baltimore, Maryland and Darlene W. Powell of Petersburg, Virginia; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

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Floyd C. Roberts

November 4, 1935 - September 20, 2014