Bernie Roberts, formerly of Eldorado

ELDORADO - Bernie Roberts, 52, of Texas, formerly of Eldorado, passed on this life Dec. 30, 2017, in Texas.

Bernie was born Oct. 19, 1965, in Eldorado to Danny Roberts, who preceded him in death, and Wanda (Cox) Roberts, who survives.

He married the love of his life, Lynn (Crissup) Roberts, on July 14, 1989.

Bernie worked for Knight Trucking in Texas for many years. He and his wife also owned and operated Diamond L Deer Ranch.

His real love was the outdoors, hunting and fishing.

Bernie was a member of the NRA and Texas Trophy Hunters.

He was a good husband, father, son and brother and will be missed by many.

Survivors include his wife, Lynn (Crissup) Roberts of Texas; daughter, Kendreca Roberts and fiancé Martin Hernandez of Texas; mother, Wanda Roberts of Eldorado; brother, Chris Roberts; sister, Bessie Baugher; mother-in-law, Tran Crissup of Ridgway; and brother-in-law, Joe (Teresa) Crissup.

He was preceded in death by his father; father-in-law, Gary Crissup; and brother-in-law, Kevin Crissup.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, in Cox and Son Funeral Home in Ridgway with the Rev. Kevin Petty officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Cemetery near Ridgway. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Jan. 5, at the funeral home.

Notes of comfort may be left for the family at www.coxandson.com.