Edd Kemp Roberts Obituary

    Edd K. Roberts, 71, of Raleigh, died suddenly early Tuesday 
morning. He was born in Wendell, and was the son of Nancy Kemp 
and Ed Jones Roberts. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy W. 
Roberts, his son Charles Thaddeus McKenzie Roberts and his wife, 
Kyndal, his daughter, Jil Anne Roberts Manuel, his son Edd Kemp 
Roberts, III, his daughter Tiffany Anne Roberts Hanvey and her 
husband, Erik, his daughter, Robyn Anne Roberts, and seven beau-
tiful grandchildren who loved their "Granddaddy". 
    He was a graduate of UNC at Chapel Hill, earning an undergrad-
uate degree in business in 1960. After graduating college Edd K. 
was in the army reserves and spent his first three years out work-
ing in sales. In 1963, he started his own business as a home builder 
and developer. Over the next 46 years, he built over 3,000 homes in 
Raleigh and the greater Wake County area, and has been recog-
nized as Wake County's Home Builder of the Year, North Carolina 
Home Builders Association Builder of the Year, and received a 
Parade of Homes Lifetime Achievement Award. Edd K. served as 
the Wake County President for the Home Builders Association 
("HBA") in 1970. He was one of the founding members of the HBA 
Wake County Spike Club and served as president in 1980, 1981, 
and 1993. He served two years on the Raleigh City Planning and 
Zoning Committee in the early 1970's where he helped establish a 
framework for soil and erosion controls. He volunteered his time 
with the Raleigh Jaycees and the United Fund Campaign. He was 
an active member and supporter of the Raleigh YMCA assisting in 
its membership drives. He was a devout and active member of 
Bayleaf Baptist Church. Edd K. was a photographer enthusiast, 
never missing an opportunity to bring his camera. He made 
several contributions to the NC Museum of Natural History to aid 
in their mission of wildlife education and conservation. 
    Edd K. was an avid hunter and conservationist. He enjoyed 
sharing the outdoors and all that it has to offer with his family and 
friends. He was known often to carry his Bible with him to the 
woods as he reflected in scripture and God's Word. He prayed 
daily and smiled often. His life was one of celebration and that is 
how he lived. His favorite verse was John 3:16 "For God so loved 
the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever be-
lieves in Him, shall not perish but have eternal life." 
    Join us in a celebration of his life. There will be a visitation 
Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 6-8pm at Bayleaf Baptist 
Church. The Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 
13, 2009 at 12:00pm at Bayleaf Baptist Church. 
    Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home.