Rickie (Rick) Eugene Roberts passed away in his home in Hempstead, Texas on September 4, 2019, at the age of 72.
Rick was born on August 15, 1947, in Baytown, Texas to Walter Virgil and Frances Evelyn Roberts. Rick grew up in Channelview Texas, and enlisted in the Navy following high school. Rick served for three tours in Vietnam before heading to San Marcos, TX to receive a degree from Southwest Texas State University.
After college Rick moved to Florida where he was a successful home and commercial builder. Rick was known for his hard work and his creative designs. Rick returned to Texas where he was able to expand his creativity in the form of his work. He designed and built many projects, one of which is the Hays County Veterans Memorial in San Marcos, TX.
