Kenneth A. Roberts of Barryton, a current survivor of lung cancer passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in Grand Rapids following complications from an accident at the age of 64. He was born January 11, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant to Leonard and Lillian (Froalick) Roberts. As a young man Ken enjoyed perfecting his artistic talents as a painter with his father at Roberts and Son Painting in Mt. Pleasant. While working at G.M. Motor Wheel in Lansing he helped raise his family. Ken was a pitcher on an All Star team and pressed his passion for playing ball onto his children. Ken later moved to the Evart area where he owned and operated Ken's Decorating. He was currently employed at Metron of Big Rapids as the environmental director where he met his wife Jan. Ken was a ladies man without knowing he was who had a charming personality. He loved music, singing, dancing and playing the spoons or "rattling the bones" . Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed watching the tigers and was proud of his German heritage. This jack of all trades was good with anything that wasn't mechanical. He will be remembered by the wife who counted everyday she had with him as a blessing; Janice of Barryton His four loving children who treasure the memories they have: Rodney (Mary) Roberts, Sheila, Michelle and Kami Roberts, Seven stepchildren: Heather Traxler, Wayne Traxler Jr., Gina Fraser, Anthony Traxler, Joshua Gooding, Lois and Sheila Lathrop, One sister Linda "Susie" (Vince) Wieferich, thirteen grandchildren including Bruce who he raised, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers; Jim and Ron and one sister JoAnne Lemke. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton and one hour prior to funeral services (noon to 1p.m.) on Saturday. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3rd at the funeral home with interment following at Riverside Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Memorials in Ken's name maybe made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.