Douglas Roberts

Douglas Roberts 61, a resident of Elmore County transitioned November 30, 2023. Funeral Services will be December 9, 2023, at Mt. Zion A.M. E. Zion Crenshaw at 11:00A.M. burial will follow in Churchyard cemetery. Douglas Harold Roberts was born to the late Hercules Roberts and Doris Crosby Roberts on September 23, 1962 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. As the oldest of three children, he began his school career in Department of Defense schools and remained there until the family was stationed at Redstone Arsenal. Once the family moved to Madison, Alabama, Doug attended Madison Middle School and graduated from Bob Jones High School in 1980. Douglas went on to attend Alabama A&M University. He enjoyed playing the saxophone for the Marching Maroon and White, was on the tennis team and A&M swim team. He often enjoyed talking about playing for several dignitaries including First Lady Rosalynn Carter when she visited Huntsville. Doug also attended Alabama State University upon moving to Wetumpka. Douglas began career at the age of 16, as a vendor stocker Gerber baby food at the Redstone Arsenal Commissary. Once he turned 18 he was hired as a DFAS Commissary Stocker. He worked at the Commissary for 40 years, retiring as the Stockroom Manager. After being at home for a whole 2 weeks, he decided he wanted to work in a school with children. He was soon hired at Elmore County High School. Mr. Doug as he was lovingly named, was so dedicated to “his school”. He loved the students and staff of ECHS and worked there until his death. Douglas leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother Doris Crosby Roberts, his beloved wife Elaine Roberts, his children Alexandria Mercedes Roberts (WHS English teacher and varsity cheer coach) and (S)SSGT Douglas Costello Roberts V (USAF Aircraft Armament Technician), sisters: Yuna Roberts and Lani Roberts Hollenquest, nieces and nephew: Danielle T’Suna Braswell, Seaman Eric Hercules Hollenquest (USN Hospital Corpman) and Haley Kalani Hollenquest. His bonus children are: USA Ret. Donte (Nikki) Andrews and Shekia (John) Hay. His mother- in- law is Evelyn Broughton and father- in- law is D.B. Broughton, a sister- in- law Charlette Broughton and brother- in- law Derrick Broughton. Douglas’ dearly loved bonus grandchildren are: Nicaria Andrews, Kenyun Andrews, Kamani Andrews, Brayli, Kasuen, Kynien, Xanny and baby Saoirse Hay. His aunts and uncles are: Douglas Ann Roberts Alexander, Fay (David) Lewis, Sue (Murphy) Bonner, Isom Crosby, Walter (Lula) Crosby, Mamie Crosby Long, Patricia Crosby Long, Juliette Crosby, Vivian Crosby, Margery Crosby and Great Aunt Jessye Pearl Jones, and his very special second family: Linda Chastain, Robert Chastain II and Melissa Chastain. His many loving cousins, the Maxwell and Gunter Commissary family as well as the Elmore County High School staff and students. Hillside Memorial & Gardens directing.

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Douglas Roberts

September 23, 1962 - November 30, 2023