Clarence Edgar Roberts jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clarence Edgar Roberts, Jr. was known to all of his many friends as Barney Roberts of Annapolis, MD; passed away on January 7, 2021. He was 94 years old. Born on November 26, 1926, in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence Edgar Roberts, Sr. and Alta Marie Roberts. In his younger years, he enjoyed music, golfing, and swimming. He graduated from John Hanson high school in 1945. He played stand up base in his father's band for a short while after high school, before enlisting in the Navy. Clarence was an American hero, serving on a destroyer escort in the South Pacific. He graduated from Great Lakes Radar Academy as a Radar man. He had the honor of attending the Japanese surrendering from the USS Reeves. After the navy, Barney acquired three degrees including one from the University of Chicago Illinois, Temple University and Johns Hopkins, majoring in electronics. He went to work for Westing House shortly after graduating from Temple. But the job he enjoyed the most in life was his next job working for the National Oceanographic Agency as an oceanographer. This put him back out at sea traveling the word. Barney loved the water, especially the ocean. Barney was a very social man and enjoyed the company of others. He was a very proud veteran, a member of the Fleet reserve and the Annapolis American Legion. He loved family parties and spending time with his friends. A true Marylander, he was an avid sports fan that supported all of the local teams especially the Baltimore Orioles . Clarence is survived by his sons Kenneth Roberts (Mary P.), David Roberts, Robert Roberts (Janna); daughters Sally Roberts Russell, Sharon Clow (Jay), Alice Roberts; sister Donna May Pastuck (Henry), and numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren. Clarence is predeceased by his wife Shirley, daughter Robbin Glandon, brother Ken Roberts and sister Mary Ellen Roberts. A military service will be scheduled at another time in the future once the restrictions of COVID19 have been lifted. Barney would have wanted his whole family to attend together. For online tributes, please visit www.fhnfuneralhome.com

Clarence Edgar Roberts jr

November 26, 1926 - January 7, 2021

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Clarence Edgar Roberts jr

November 26, 1926 - January 7, 2021

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