COBDEN, Ill. — Mr. Willie Albert “Robby” Roberts, age 61, of Cobden died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2012, at his home in Cobden.

He was born August 21, 1951, in Cobden, the son of Raymond Sr. and Mary Lee Sorrles Roberts.

Robby is survived by his significant other, Pauline Pearson of Cobden; three brothers, Raymond Roberts Jr. of Jonesboro, Dennis (Debbie) Roberts of Elgin, Charles of Roberts of Cobden; one sister, Patricia “Treasa” (Carl) Dillworth of Paducah; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mary Lily Ellen Roberts and Wilma Delores Holderfield.

Robby was retired from Flamm Orchards. He worked for 30 years as a mechanic.

Funeral services for Mr. Willie Albert “Robby” Roberts will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden with the Rev. Doug Hughes officiating. Interment will be in the Kelley Cemetery near Cobden.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. and until the service hour at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden.

To view this obituary or leave an online condolence for the family visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.