Harry Allen Roberts

Harry Allen Roberts Sr., 82, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Fort Worth. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org, or Open Arms Health Clinic, 3311 Little Rd., Arlington Texas, 76016. Harry was born on September 23, 1937 in Alta Vista, Kansas to Harry Henry Roberts and Nellie Acuff Roberts. He was raised in Emporia, Kansas and married his sweetheart, Margaret Collinge on April 14, 1957. An Arlington resident for the past 53 years, he was a member of St. Barnabas United Methodist Church. He retired as Program Control Manager of the Space Program from what is now known as Lockheed Martin. His passion and love was for his family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. He loved working with youth leagues and organizations a well as being an active member of his church and he volunteered with many organizations. Most of all he loved traveling the world with his best friend and love of his life, Margaret. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 3 sisters, Jean Findley, June Conwell and Nancy Schmidt. Survivors: Wife of 62 years, Margaret Collinge Roberts; 2 sons, Allen Roberts and his wife, Susi, and Doug Roberts; grandchildren, Dr. Chris Roberts and wife, Amber, Alex and Mike Roberts, Trevor Roberts, Brooke Roberts and Aiden Park; and great-granddaughter, Emma Roberts. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233