Ken Ray Roberts
Ken Ray Roberts, a loving husband and father of 3, passed away in Pearland, Texas on February 16, 2021. He was 69.
Ken was born on May 13, 1951, in Houston, Texas to Jack and Tommie Katherine Roberts. Jack Roberts was a veteran of World War II, along with several other relatives. It was this heritage that shaped Ken into the very patriotic person that he was. He never let anyone he knew to be active military or a veteran pass by him without shaking their hand and thanking them for their service.
Ken graduated from Milby High School in 1969, where he met his beloved wife, Janice. They were married for 50 years. He began his career in the electrical supply business right out of high school, working for just two companies (Nunn Electric and Wholesale Electric Supply) during the course of a long 48 year career. He was well respected in his industry and established many friendships along the way.
He loved to take his colleagues and customers hunting, often turning a 6-7 hour drive into a 12 hour scenic route through the Texas Hill Country, with stops at Kasper’s Meat Market in Weimar and checking out the painted churches that dot the Texas landscape.
Ken was a devoted husband and father, who taught his children many valuable life lessons. He never missed a football or basketball game when his sons, Kevin and Kelby played or when his daughter, Katherine danced in recitals, for her high school drill team, or as a Houston Texans Cheerleader.
After retiring in 2017, he cherished spending time with Janice and their Miniature Schnauzer, Bella. He doted on Janice and took care of all that he could around the house. He also loved taking Bella for walks around the block several times a day.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Tommie Katherine Roberts and his oldest brother, Larry Roberts.
Ken leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Janice Roberts; his sons Kevin Roberts, wife Starr, and Kelby Roberts, wife April; and his daughter, Katherine Mattulat, husband Josh; 15 grandchildren; and two brothers Mike Roberts, wife Marilyn, and Rick Roberts, wife Diann.
A memorial visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 6, 2021, with a memorial service to begin at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland.
In lieu of flowers, please make an “In Memory of” donation to Camp Hope (ptsdusa.org/give-help – click “Tribute/In-Honor” in the top right corner) and/or Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston (msrh.org/donate – click the paw), in Ken’s name. Thank you.
I am sorry to hear about Ken. Thinking about the family.
Our hearts are broken, there are such fond memories that we will always cherish. Kenny was a loving and caring individual and will be dearly missed. Sending our love and prayers to you Janice, Kevin, Kelby and Katherine.
I’m going to miss seeing and waving to Kenny and Bella as they were taking their daily walks. You know that I’m praying for all of you guys, and I can only imagine how tough all of this is on all of you.
I didn’t know that Kenny worked for Wholesale…my sister-in-law, Anne Blackman (may she rest in peace) worked there for many years too.
Love you…
There are absolutely no words. He was a selfless man and was a plethora of information taking every moment that seemed challenging and making it into a learning lesson that had a positive outcome. He was like a dad to me like to so many others and he will be missed deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. He touched so many! ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Kenny was a great friend and better mentor. He loved our industry and taught me so much over countless hours of fine conversation. He was a big part of building the global presence Wholesale Electric now enjoys. He was smart, passionate, considerate, and caring, it was an honor to have known and worked with him throughout the years. Prayers and condolences to the family.
Had good times all the way back to the Milby days. There are no words that can express how sorry I am for your loss. Kenny was a great guy and would help anyone anytime. Always had nice things to say about everyone and made you feel welcomed in their home. My prayers and thoughts are with you Janice, Kevin, Kelby and Katherine.
Janice,
We are so, so saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved husband. You, your children and family members are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Allen Wolf
Although I only met Kenny through his granddaughter, Kassie, I felt like I had known him for years. He was so warm, friendly and welcoming to my daughter, Brittany, and me. He will be terribly missed; sending prsyers and condolences to the family.
Janice and family. We were saddened to hear the news about Kenny. We enjoyed the visits we had with him. He will be greatly missed by your Bella Vita family. We are all here to help in anyway and at anytime. All our love and prayers.
Karen and Kenneth Wiggins
My prayers to you and your family upon the loss of Ken. We here at Bellavita will miss seeing him at all of our socials (if we ever get to have them again!!).
Karen, we were so sorry to hear about Kenny. If there is anything Walt and I can do to help,feel free to ask. Our church is also joining in prayers for your family.
Sending prayers to you and your family. Remembering visits to your home as a youngster. Extending my deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find strength in one another and know that your family is being lifted up.
Ken was the best neighbor a young couple could have had. He was always there to offer a word of advice, a tool, and assistance with any task. His love for all the dogs in the neighborhood cannot be forgotten. Often out in the front yard in the evenings making sure to greet and talk with everyone who came by. I have missed you all dearly since you moved away and my heart is broken for your entire family. May you all find peace in knowing that Ken brightened the lives of many people, my family being a few of them.
We were so sad to hear about Kenny. We will miss his smiling face. We loved talking to him & being with the 2 of you @ our events. If there’s anything we can do for you Janice please let us know. He is in heaven watching over you and the family. All of you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Rest in peace to my co-worker, friend, and mentor. Kenny and I used to hang around in the evenings and work on correspondence, especially emails, in the early days of the www, and occasionally it involved a few adult beverages. We would bounce ideas off each other for how to word our messages just so, to get the “desired” effect, with a customer or vender. Several of those rough drafts would get you sent to HR for sensitivity training these days. Prayers for comfort and peace for Janice, the kids, grandkids, brothers and extended family. Thank you for sharing him with us all these years. We will all miss Kenny very much. GOD Bless!
Kenny was a great guy and loved to come out to the BBQ Cook-Off every year…Our thoughts go out to Janice and family…
Ken?’ A friend when you need a friend. Honest and hard working. Calling on KBR with Kenny was a lesson in how to build relationships, trust and success. Ken never blamed anyone when things went wrong and always thanked his support team when things went well!
So sad to hear about Kent leaving us. He was such a friendly sweet guy. I will miss him with Bella walking. My love and tears go to his darling family. Anne Valdez
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love in Christ David & Randy Frisbey
Ken was one of those people that made a lasting positive impression when you met them for the first time. He always had a can do attitude and did everything he could to help out his coworkers. His sense of humor was always spot on, appreciated and apropos to the issue at hand. God bless him.
It is my honor to have known Kenny, he wore a beautiful big smile on his
face and never met a stranger.He was sincere and very likable.May God bless his family and may you rest in peace.