Thurman Eugene "Gene" Roberts

Thurman Eugene "Gene" Roberts Jr. 69, of Farmington passed away on Saturday, January. 2, 2016, in Albuquerque NM. He was born on Oct. 5, 1946, in Hugo, Co. to Thurman and Emma Roberts. Gene as he was called grew up in eastern Colo. until the family moved to Farmington in 1959, were he graduated from high school in 1965. He then joined the Air Force were he served in Alaska and Minnesota. Thurman married his love and best friend Carolyn Childress and had two wonderful daughters. Gene worked for Halliburton for 32 years till he retired. Thurman was a member of First Baptist Church of Farmington.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Laura Roberts. Thurman is survived by his wife; Carolyn, daughter; Amy, brother; Clayton (Geri Sue), sisters; Sharon Serrano (Jim), Connie Vaughn (James) and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, January 8, at the 1st Baptist Church of Farmington, 121 N. Auburn, with Pastor Keith Berryman officiating; interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery 6817 East Main Street. Pall bearers will be Bobby Vaughn, Danny Vaughn, Tony Vaughn, Tay Cline, Jerry Roberts, and Curby Roberts.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or your favorite charity.

Thurman's care is entrusted to the Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688.