Ronald Edgar Roberts

1. Ronald Edgar Roberts Jr., age 61, of Antioch, California, passed away on Monday, May 4,
2. 2026, in Sacramento, California following a tragic automobile accident on Twin Cities
3. Road.
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5. Ron was preceded in death by his loving father whom taught him all of his mechanical skills; Ronald Edgar Roberts Sr.
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7. Ronald was born on February 6, 1965, in Monroe, Washington, and grew up in Concord
8. before making Antioch his home.
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10. Ron began working on cars at the young age of 12 and built a long, successful career as
11. a skilled mechanic. He was a brilliant man who could fix any machine placed before
12. him, and he taught many people how to fix cars as well.
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14. For about 10 years, he worked alongside his brother Gregg Roberts at Waste
15. Management, where they tackled major projects and became key members of the
16. mechanic team.
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18. Years later, Gregg opened Reliable Automotive, and Ron continued his mechanical
19. work there. A devoted Christian with strong Republican beliefs, Ron deeply loved
20. America and all it represents.
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22. In the mid-2000s, Ron was an active member of his church community, attending
23. services every Sunday with his wife and children and generously donating his time and
24. resources.
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26. Ron was known for his strong work ethic, intelligence, selfless nobility when helping others and 
27. unwavering belief that hard work could achieve anything.
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29. Ron never let those he loved give up and constantly encouraged everyone around him
30. to do better and be better.
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32. Ron was always ready to lend a helping hand. Whether spotting a stranded motorist on
33. the roadside or assisting a friend or stranger, he would stop to help—often fixing the
34. issue himself.
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36. He was a loving son who cared deeply for his mother, Marie. Every morning he placed
37. a red rose on her table with a cup of coffee and prepared a warm meal for her each
38. night.
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40. He cherished his family above all. Ron worked hard to provide a loving home and
41. created countless memories through backyard BBQs, family gatherings, listening to
42. classic rock while working on cars with his brother, evening dinners around the table,
43. and watching movies and TV shows together with his wife and kids.
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• Weekends were filled with boating, jet skiing, fishing, and making memories with his
• wife, children, brothers and extended family. He enjoyed hunting and skeet shooting
• with his best friend Daryl and his two brothers Gregg and Vaughn and loved meeting
• new people wherever he went.
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• An excellent cook, he took pride in preparing meals for everyone and teaching others
• his chef skills.
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1. He is survived by his mother, Marie Roberts; his two brothers Gregg Roberts, and
2. Vaughn Roberts, his ex-wife, Judith Spencer; his children, Rachel Roberts, Dylan
3. Roberts, Victoria Roberts, Mallory Gerritsen, and Joshua Elkins, and his four
4. grandchildren; Jo’syah Elkins, Isayah Elkins, Keyara Elkins, and Adalynn Gerritsen.
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• He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched as a caring son, father, brother,
• Opa (grandfather) and friend. A Memorial Service for Ronald was held on Sunday,
• June 24, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Reach Church, 11th Texas Street,
• Antioch, CA 94509.
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• His memory will live on forever in our hearts. I love you dad. Thank you for everything
• you taught me, and showing me how to be strong and never give up.
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Written by your daughter, Victoria Roberts