Charles William Roberts

Charles William Roberts, 80, of Otterville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the University of Missouri Med Center in Columbia. He was one of 3 children born to Freddie and Iola Roberts in Hennessey, Oklahoma.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Charles returned home and began his career as a mechanic in the Hennessey area servicing and maintaining equipment in the oilfields. He and Juanita were married in 1996 and they returned to Otterville in 2001 to be near family.

Charles enjoyed traveling and he and Juanita loved sightseeing on their motorcycle. He also liked to go camping and fishing as well.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Roy Roberts.

He is survived by his wife Juanita of the home; step-daughters Shelly Jensen and her husband Eugene of Tipton, Robin Wassman of Columbia; step-sons David Wassman of Boonville, Kevin Wassman and his wife Deeann of Boonville; sister Carolyn Maddox and her husband Larry of Hennessey, Oklahoma; 6 step-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, November 21, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Syracuse. Visitation will be held from 4-6 PM Sunday evening at the Meisenheimer Funeral Home in Tipton.

Memorials are suggested to the American Kidney Fund.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.meisenheimerfuneralhomes.com.