Michael “Mickey” Roberts, 62, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Gulfport.
Mickey was born in Anchorage, AK and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral and a 1975 graduate of Biloxi High School. Mickey retired from the Biloxi Fire Department as a Captain after 28 years of service. He was a member of the International Association of Firefighters Local 1583, formerly employed as a stage hand with the MS Gulf Coast Coliseum and a member of the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees Union.
The family would like to thank the Biloxi Fire Department and St. Joseph Hospice.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Abbie D. Roberts; and his brother, Steve Roberts.
Mickey’s survivors include his wife of 38 years, Darlene Boney Roberts; his son, Brandon (Jenneth) Roberts; his sisters, Sherry (Horace) Cruthirds, Janet Miller and Cindy (Dave) Campbell; his brothers, David (Beth) Roberts and Ricky Roberts; his grandchildren, Annalee and Liam; numerous nieces and nephews; and his K9 companion, Abby.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity BVM Cathedral on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 12:00 pm. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until mass time. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.
The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.