Peter Roberts

October 15, 1951 - October 12, 2014

John “Peter” Roberts, 62, Lone Wolf, OK John Peter Roberts was born on October 15, 1951 in Watford, England. As an infant Peter was adopted by David Roberts and Carolyn (Gough) Roberts. Peter departed this life in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 12, 2014 at the age of 62 years, 11 months, and 27 days. Peter grew up in Nigeria and England as a young child. He attended college at St. George’s College in Weybridge, UK and then went on to Slough College in Slough, UK where he received his bachelor’s degree. He married, Connie Roberts on April 18, 2009 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Granite, OK. Peter previously worked in Marketing and traveled the world managing client's exhibits at tradeshows and conventions. He enjoyed reading, watching football, Formula I racing, and listening to music. Peter was well known for being a wonderful father to Billy and Ashley and “Papa Peter” to his step-grandchildren, Kain, Eva, and Drake. He was a loving husband and friend, who will be deeply missed. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Connie Roberts of the home; a son, William D. “Billy” Roberts of Plano, TX; a daughter, Ashley Jane Roberts of Denton, TX; 3 sisters, Teresa and husband Michael Connolly of Chippenham, England, Joanna and husband John Luxford of Corsham, England, and Vidyasri “Kay” and husband Suratna Zirlin of Villar-del Arzobispo, Spain; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Granite, OK with Pastor Chet Scherbarth, officiating. Burial will be at the Lutheran Cemetery in Granite, OK under the direction of People’s Cooperative Funeral Home. Please view and sign our online guestbook at peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com. Memorial Contributions can be sent to Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21297-1061.