Donald R. Roberts

October 7, 1932 - October 22, 2020

Donald R. Roberts, 88, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his home. He was born October 7, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Ray and Iva Nothdurft Roberts. He and Marjorie H. Nance were married July 9, 1955 in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death March 16, 2011. Don served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Police Captain with Cape Girardeau Police Department. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He is survived by a son, David Roberts of Cape Girardeau. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary Roberts; brother, Lloyd (Wanda) Roberts; and two sisters, Wilda (Raymond) Ruebel and Kathleen "Katie" (Charlie) Crawford. Friends may call 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Frank Burgess officiating. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau with full military rites by Missouri Honors Team. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.