James Fred Roberts, 80, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

Born in Monroe, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Chester and Earldale Roberts. He was also preceded in death by a son, Clint Roberts. James was a US Army veteran; a retired union carpenter and attended Windy Gap Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Roberts of Franklin; son, Mike Roberts and wife Lisa of Denham Springs, LA; son, Martin Allen Roberts of Gonzales, LA; daughter, Michelle Strain and husband Duane of Franklin; and sister, Peggy Hammond of West Monroe, LA; five grandchildren, Austin and Haley Roberts of Denham Springs, LA, Clint Anthony Roberts of Gonzales, LA, Corp Clint Strain, USMC of Norway and Cody James Strain of Franklin and one great grandchild, Bryson Roberts of Texarkana, AR.

Funeral Service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Greg Rogers and Rev. Mark Bishop will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Baker, Louisiana.

Memorial donations can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com