Robert Boyce Roberts, age 90 of Lenoir, NC went to join the Lord and his deceased loved ones in the early morning hours of March 13, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Lenoir.
He was born in Caldwell County to the late Ralph and Dana Hart Roberts. He was a member of Whitnel Methodist Church, where he and his wife, Nomie Jean, were married in 1969.
Mr. Roberts graduated from Granite Falls High School and served four years in the US Air Force. While stationed at the Dover Air Force base in Delaware, he played on the Blue Devils Football Team for about three years. After graduation from Lenoir Rhyne College, he taught with the Hickory City Schools for over 30 years. He also taught with the Sullivan Schools in Yokosuka, Japan. He ended his working career as a maintenance tech with the Urology and Nephrology Clinic in Danville, VA.
Survivors include his daughter, Phyllis Price and husband Dr. Jerry Price of Maryville, TN, two grandchildren, Keri Dison and Jessica Justus, six great-grandchildren, Lyndsey, Sydney, Wesley, and Zachery Dison, Preston and Vayda Justus, sisters-in-law Frances Raney and Geneva Spears, and special nieces and nephews, Michael Roberts, Libby Barrow, Gina Walker, and Kent Spears.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nomie Jean, of 55 years; his son, Mark Roberts; his grandsons, Joseph and Mark Roberts; his brother, Walter Roberts; and his sister, Rachel Bumgarner.
Phyllis wishes to thank the wonderful people at Brookdale Senior Living who gave Mr. Roberts so much loving care and attention during his time there, and also thank the staff at Amorem for providing Mr. Roberts with compassionate end-of-life care.
There will be a joint memorial service for Boyce and Jean at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amorem, 902 Kirkwood Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.
That man is a success—who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it; who has never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.
You were always so kind to me. Rest in peace Uncle Boyce.
Sweet, sweet Boyce. You were so loved at Brookdale. We will miss your gentle soul, infectious smile, and your piano concerts. It was a joy to have with us even for a short time. Rest easy <3
Boyce was a very talented person and always friendly to everyone!