Gene Raymond Roberts, age 81, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at New Palestine Cemetery under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home.

Mr. Roberts was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a former maintenance technician. He was a member of Goodyear Baptist Church where he was also a Deacon Emeritus.

He is survived by his wife Wadena W. Roberts of Picayune; one son, Kevin R. Roberts of Picayune; one daughter, Jamee Callahan of Picayune; two sisters, Jackie McQueen of Picayune, and Marilyn Davis of Picayune; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson Roberts, and Louella A. Mitchell Williams; one daughter, Katherine Palmore; two brothers, Billy M. Roberts, and Larry Williams.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website for the obituary. You can leave an online condolence or share photos and memories. www.picayunefuneral.com