Lloyd Duke Roberts,, Jr., of Charleston, passed away on January 10th 2021 Lloyd was born July 22, 1955 to Charleston Musician, Lloyd “Duke” Roberts, Sr. and Mary Ellen Burton Roberts. He was a graduate of R.B. Stall High School and The Citadel class of 1975. Lloyd went onto have a 40 year career in education and athletics, spending the majority of his time at his alma mater, R.B. Stall High School, then on to Summerville High School and finishing at Ashley Ridge High School. Lloyd also had a successful career in construction designing and building many homes in the Charleston area and, most recently, as a project manager for Done Rite Construction. Lloyd felt his greatest accomplishment was his family, to which he devoted his entire life. He spent countless hours coaching his son, Taylor in baseball, traveling to every golf tournament with his son, Eric, and going to every hockey game for his son, Jason. His greatest joy, however, were his three grandsons, Liam, Miles, and Finn. He leaves behind his wife of 43 Years, Gwendolyn “Kaye” Hansford Roberts; three sons; Jason Roberts of Summerville; Eric Roberts and his wife, Leslie of Summerville; and Taylor Roberts of North Charleston: Three Grandchildren, Liam, Miles, and Finn Roberts of Summerville; and countless close friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd “Duke” Roberts and Mary Ellen Burton Roberts of Goose Creek. A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date due to COVID.
Posted in: Post and Courier
Posted on: 2021-03-05
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