Robert Samuel Roberts was born October 10, 1912 in Rapid City, South Dakota a son of John Lawrence and Francis Elenore Thackering Roberts.

Brothers are: Don and Dick.

He married Jesse Lee Baily February 1, 1959.

His children are: Carl Ray, Audrey, Larry and Jack, He had formerly lived in Montrose, Colorado and was employed by the Gamble Ranch in Etna, Utah. (Warburton Rock House).

He died at age 52 of a heart condition and is  buried in Monte Vista, Colorado.