Arthur Howard McRoberts Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Chief Warrant Officer4, Arthur Howard McRoberts, USA, Retired. We honor the life and memory of our beloved father, who passed away at the youthful age of 79. He spent his twilight years surrounded by the dream landscape and community he and his late wife, Mary McRoberts, picked out together. “Mackey” attended University High School in Bloomington, IN, where he met his sweetheart, Mary Sikes. After graduation, Mackey considered following in his father’s footsteps and becoming a pharmacist. But he ended up marrying his soulmate and enlisting in the US Army. Eventually, he and Mary and their children settled in Fayetteville, NC and became Southerners. He served his country for 20 years. His primary specialty was an Image Interpretation Tech. He received the following Medals during service: Conduct, Army Commendation, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, Bronze Starr, Air and Reserve and these awards: Parachute Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces. Outside of work, he spent countless hours surf fishing in Salter Path NC, hunting with his bird dogs, doing home improvements and relaxing with family and friends. Arthur was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary, in 1997. This took a huge toll on his heart. He combatted this by becoming a care taker; offering transportation to medical appointments, running errands, delivering food or just visiting with neighbors and friends. He was a daily presence on his community walking trail. Additionally, he devoted a lot of time and energy to his community board. His fiscally conservative approach helped the board plan and save for years to come. He is survived by his three children and six grandchildren: Christopher McRoberts (with wife Sherri McRoberts and children, Taylor and Madison McRoberts) of Asheville, NC; David McRoberts (and daughter Christina McRoberts) of Jacksonville, FL; and Kara Bradshaw (with husband William Bradshaw Jr and children, William “Chase” III, “Mary Mac” and Aidan Bradshaw) of Greensboro, NC. Arthur was eligible for a full veterans’ burial but a low key ceremony was more his style. At his request, his family will hold a private celebration in his hometown of Bloomington, IN. For those wishing to honor Arthur McRoberts’ life, feel free to make a donation to your Vietnam Veteran charity.

Arthur Howard McRoberts

August 28, 2016