Reverend John Richard Roberts, 80, passed peacefully on April 10, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born in 1931 in Thomas, OK, he was the youngest child of John and Mae Roberts. He attended John Marshall High School where he met his wife, Kay Loftin. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1949 where he proudly served his country. After his discharge, he attended Bethany Nazarene College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Theology and Ministry. Since that time, he has continued to serve his Lord and Savior by pastoring at numerous churches in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arizona. He was an active member of his church, Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene, where he was a teacher for his Sunday school class. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years; son, Rick and wife Janelle Roberts of Yukon, OK; three daughters, Cindy and husband Lonnie Inskeep of Maricopa, AZ, Kim and husband Jay Woods of Grand Junction, CO, and Jennifer and husband Ron Johnson of Ewing, MO; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 sisters, 1 brother, and son, Terry. A kind, patient, wise man, he was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services to celebrate his life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Mercer-Adams Chapel in Bethany, Oklahoma with interment following in Resurrection Cemetery. Chapel Service Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mercer-Adams Chapel 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008