Dale Milton Roberts

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Dale M. Roberts, 85, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2007 surrounded by his family in Greenville, S.C.

He was born a son of Vernon and Dorothy Roberts in Akron and was a graduate of North High School. Dale was a World War II veteran having served in the Army Air Corp. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1977 after 35 years of service. Dale was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the National Association of Federal Employees. He also served on the Board of Directors at the Buckeye State Credit Union in Akron, Ohio.

Dale was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Roberts and his sister, Eileen Willy. Dale is survived by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis (Hutchison); his daughter, Karen (Paul) Musci of Massachusetts; and his son, Brad (Linda) Roberts of South Carolina; grandchildren, Todd (Jen) Musci, Kellie (Matt) Bonin and Brian Roberts; great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Ryan Bonin, Avery and Logan Musci; and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place at The Mackey Mortuary of Greenville, S.C. (864-232-6706). Interment will be held August 13, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, located at 10175 Rawiga Rd., Rittman, Ohio. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.