Danny 'Gros Dan' Jude Roberts

Cecilia A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia, for Danny "Gros Dan" Jude Roberts, 51, who passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home in Cecilia from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Wednesday, and continue on Thursday at 7:00 am until 10:30 am. A rosary will be recited with Deacon Kenneth Soignier at 7:00 pm on Wednesday followed with a Eulogy by his son Chaz H. Roberts. Rev. Michael Delcambre will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Readers will be Beth Roberts, Kayli Guidry, and Patti Roberts Guidry. Gift Bearers will be Claudia Roberts, Sophia Roberts, Liam Roberts, and Jake Roberts. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. Danny was beloved by his family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, and community. Affectionately known as "Gro Dan" by his nearest friends, Danny always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude. He never met a stranger. He left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered because of his sincerity and enthusiasm. Danny followed and supported LSU athletics with a passion. Danny enjoyed coaching his kids and others in youth sports. He enjoyed spending free time with his wife and kids. He is survived by his wife, Bridgette LeBlanc Roberts of Cecilia; his sons, Chaz Hanley Roberts and his wife, Beth Sansovich Roberts, Payne Daniel Roberts, and Liam Jude Roberts; his daughters, Claudia Rene Roberts and Sophie Joanna Roberts; his grandchild, Jake Hanley Roberts; his sister, Patti Roberts Guidry; his brother-in-law, Kenneth Paul Guidry; and his mother-in-law, Rebecca LeBlanc all of Cecilia. He is preceded in death by his father, Henley "Jun" Roberts, Jr.; his mother, Joanna Hebert Roberts, and his father-in-law, Andy LeBlanc, Sr. Pallbearers will be Chaz Roberts, Payne Roberts, Chase Guidry, Beau Guidry, Randy Hebert, and Robert "PeeWee" Ray. Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia, 2238 Bushville Hwy., Cecilia, Louisiana 70521, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com