Harvet Roberts

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.”

- Ecclesiastes 3:1 – 2

~~ A Time to be Born ~~

Mr. Harvet Roberts entered this world on July 11, 1952 in Damascus, Georgia.  He was the third son of Ms. Evelyn Roberts.

~~ A Time to Love ~~

Harvet was married to Mayola V. Brown and to this union two children were born: Harvet Matthew Roberts and Marcus Tyrone Roberts.  Matthew and Malyqua (wife) Roberts blessed him with two granddaughters Camille Roberts (13) and Victoria Roberts (11).

~~ A Time for Every Purpose ~~

Harvet attended Washington High in Blakely, Georgia. and b.  He entered Fort Valley State College (University) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and earned a Master’s Degree in Education at Tuskegee Institute (University).  Harvet began his life long journey to educate all who were willing to learn. He taught school in Early County (Bainbridge, GA) and Dooly County (Vienna, GA).  In 1979, he became the Camp Director of Camp John Hope until he retired in 2004 and returned to part-time teaching in the Peach County School System (Byron & Fort Valley, GA) for 6 years.  Over the years, Harvet mentored many young people through FFA-FHA, and Men’s Ministry at Shiloh Baptist Church.  He was an active Alumni of Fort Valley State College (University).  He was a faithful deacon of Shiloh Baptist Church.

~~ A Time to Die ~~

Harvet entered the golden gates of heaven on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Houston County Healthcare, Warner Robins, Georgia surrounded by his loving family and friends.

~~ A Time to Mourn ~~

Harvet was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Roberts, and Ray Cratic; his uncle, Charlie Roberts, and his aunt, Maetta Roberts. Surviving loved ones include his loving sons:  Harvet Matthew (Malyqua) Roberts and Marcus Tyrone Roberts; two grandchildren:  Camille Roberts and Victoria Roberts; five sisters: Deloise Rogers, Shante Roberts, Bobbie Wolfe, Carolyn (Charles) Cooper and Marilyn (Dennis) Brown; three brothers: Horace Mackeroy, Jerry (Linda) Roberts, and Dennis (Nila) Roberts; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

~~ A Time to Rejoice ~~

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

I Thessalonians 4: 13 – 18