John Deering Roberts, 78, of Highlands and formerly of Savannah, died of COVID peacefully in his wife's arms on January 21, 2021. He was a graduate of Sewanee Military Academy, past President of the Savannah Exchange Club, a member of the Sons of the Confederacy and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Lay Eucharistic Minister at Christ Church Savannah.
He is survived by his wife of over 42 years, Barbara C. Roberts; sons John Jr. (Janice), Marion Smith III (Caroline); daughters Nancy C. Keck (Matt), Rawson S. Gulik (Charlie); Grandchildren, JD Roberts (Heidi), Hart Roberts, Mayes Keck and Margaret smith.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Saturday July 24, 2021 at The Episcopal Church of The Incarnation In Highlands NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cashiers Highlands Humane Society, PO box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717 or the charity of your choice.