Kenneth E. Roberts, Sr.

ROBERTS, Bishop Kenneth E. Sr., was born on September 28, 1925 in Loraine, Tennessee. He passed away on April 8, 2016 at the age of 90 years and 6 months. He was the son of the late William J. and Polly Evelyn Roberts. He was a resident of Ohio since 1954. Rev. Roberts was the founder and pastor of the Pentecostal Apostolic Temple Church in Dayton, Ohio. He had served as a Bishop in the Apostolic Church since 1965. He was a graduate of First Creek High School in Blue Diamond, Kentucky and the International Bible Institute and Seminary in Plymouth, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Theology, Master of Theology, Doctorate of Theology and Doctorate of Divinity degrees from International Bible Institute and Seminary. Bishop Roberts was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of the Defense Electronics Supply Center in Kettering, Ohio where he worked as a quality control specialist in the supply cataloging division. Rev. Roberts was also a past store manager for the Blue Diamond Coal Company in Bonnyman, Kentucky. He is a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, a former member of the D.E.S.C. 25 year club. In May 1994, Bishop Roberts was awarded the Commission of Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of the state of Kentucky. Pastor Roberts had been an Apostolic minister and church pastor since 1955, working with churches in Ohio and other surrounding states. His adult life had been dedicated to the work of the Lord and of the gospel ministry. He had assisted a number of young men in getting into the gospel ministry. Survivors include his beloved wife, Virginia (Stidham) whom he married on August 27, 1946; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth E. Jr. and Marie E. Roberts; grandchildren, Mark Edward (Donna M.) Roberts and Tammy L. Reid; great-grandchildren, Lexi and Avery Reid, Nathan E. (Kaitlyn) Roberts and Dalton E. Roberts; great-great grandchildren, Mason E. and Chase D. Roberts; brothers and sister-in-law, John and Helen Roberts and Danny Roberts; sisters and brother-in-law, Mildred and Lloyd Bailey and Virginia Maxine Gwin; special personal and family friend, Elena Lempky; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by 3 brothers, Billy R., Robert H. and Ronnie L. Roberts. Viewing will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 2-5p.m. at JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER 2425 N. Limestone St. Springfield, OH. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 1p.m. also at the funeral home with a second viewing one hour prior. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.jacksonlytle.com.

Kenneth E. Roberts, Sr.

September 28, 1925 - April 8, 2016