Robert "Bob" B. Roberts, Jr., 70, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Wednesday evening, January 31, 2018 at HCR ManorCare in Wichita.

Born March 5, 1947 in Lamar, Colorado, he was the son of Robert B., Sr. and Dorothy Virginia (Solomon) Roberts. He was raised in several locations due to his father's military service. After school, Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he worked as a firefighter for the Wichita Fire Department and later become a Corrections Officer at the El Dorado Correctional Facility. He remained with the correctional facility until retiring in 2013.

His family includes:
His sisters: Kathy Edwards and husband, Bob of Derby; Nancy Johnson and husband, Mike of Hutchinson;
His niece: Andrea Burton;
His nephews: Matthew Burton, Rhett Johnson, Mick Johnson; and
Two step-nephews: David Edward and Brian Edwards.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Roberts.

Private graveside funeral services and Military Committal Honors will be held at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield. Miles Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial has been established in Robert's name for the Kansas Humane Society. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.