Kenneth Meredith

Roberts

Kenneth Meredith “Ken” Roberts, 84, of Leicester, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, following a period of declining health.

A native of Buncombe County, Ken was born on April 19, 1942, to the late Raymond Hoyle and Julia Frisbee Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Roberts; sisters-in-law, Ellen Johnson Roberts, Shirley Louise King Gossett Roberts, and Carolyn Bervine Hoglen Teague; brothers-in-law, William Milburn Taylor, John Carroll Hoglen, and William Redmon Teague; and nephew, David Anthony Roberts.

Throughout his life, Ken remained a devoted fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the UNC Chapel Hill basketball team. He had a natural talent for just about anything he set his mind to and found enjoyment in many activities, including a friendly game of cards, bowling, tennis, and especially golf, his favorite sport. In his younger years, Ken also had a passion for fast cars.

Ken graduated from Leicester High School with the Class of 1960, where he was an honor student and was voted “Best All-Around” by his classmates. Throughout the years, he continued to live up to that title, showing those around him what a truly wonderful, well-rounded person he was. His kindness, talents, and the way he treated others made a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Ken spent many years working for Ingles Markets and Bi-Lo Grocery Store before retiring in 2017.

Ken is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 54 years, Joyce Annette Hoglen Roberts; his sister, Mary Ruth Roberts Taylor; brother-in-law, Doyle Rex Hoglen; sister-in-law, Linda Marlene Jones Hoglen; nieces, Pamela Jean Roberts, Lynn Annette Taylor Abed (David Kenneth Abed), Vicki Nicole Hoglen Lloyd (Chad Anthony Lloyd), Mary Alice Hoglen Waites, Karen Rochelle Hoglen, and Pamela Joleen Hoglen Baker; nephews, Jimmy Dale Roberts (Debbie Roberts), Randy Carroll Teague (Kimberly Denise Taylor Teague), Jeffery Carroll Hoglen, and John Anthony Hoglen; and great-niece, Whitney Elizabeth Abed.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in the Chapel of Faith at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2:00PM with Reverend Allen Rash officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Memory, located at 1 Chapel of Faith Drive, Candler, NC.

Wells Funeral Home of Candler is honored to assist the family.