William H. "Bill" "Wagon Wheel" Roberts, age 74, of Sheridan, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at home
with his family and friends present.
He was born May 26, 1938 in Jamestown, son of the late Howard Jr. and Alice Mae (Wang) Roberts.
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William H. Roberts
Bill retired as a truck driver from Red Wing Corporation in Fredonia. A life member of the National Rifle Association, he was an avid fisherman and hunter who had hunted in most of the 50 states. He also enjoyed traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, gardening and watching the New York Yankees.
Surviving are his children, Teresa (Michael) Borzilleri of Florida, Kenneth (Gena) Caffoe and Julie (Dwight) Nicholson both of Arkansas; daughter-in-law Katie Roberts of Sheridan; brother of Howard Roberts III of Cassadaga and Michael (Linda) Roberts of Pleasant Garden, NC.. Grandchildren Branden Caffoe, Alexis and
Berkeley Roberts, Andrew Borzilleri, Joshua and Jennifer Nicholson, expected grandson Jeffery Borzilleri,
former wife Judy Hall, several nieces, nephews and cousins along with many, many special friends also
survive.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Roberts; and grandson, Justin Nicholson.
Relatives and friends are invited to share in a celebration of Bill's life which will be held Sunday afternoon, September 23, at 3 p.m. at 3323 Route 20, Sheridan, NY.
Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 East Doughty Street in Dunkirk.
