William D. Roberts, Age 57, A longtime resident of Madison, Ohio,

Passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord

Born June 27, 1952 in Painesville to Ivah M. (Brainard) & Obie T. Roberts

A former Painesville resident, he attended Auburn Career Center and graduated from Riverside high School in 1971, went to Cleveland Sight Center and Lakeland Community College. In July 1972 he was paralyzed from a swimming accident and was a resident of Broadfield Manor Nursing Home for many years.

He is survived by Mother, Ivah Roberts of Painesville; Brothers, John O. (Pam) Roberts of Painesville & Randy L. Roberts of Painesville; Sister-in-law, Kathy Even of Painesville;

Brother-in-law, Al Oblaczynski of Concord; Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nieces & Great-Nephews;

Many friends at Broadfield Manor.

He will be clearly missed by his bird, Chico

He was preceded in death by his Father, Obie T. Roberts; Sister, Jeanne Oblaczynski; Brother, Kenneth Roberts and Sister-in-law, Kathy Roberts

Friends will be received 6-8:00 pm, Sunday, January 31, 2010 and 3-5:00 pm, Monday, February 1 at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio with a Funeral Service to follow at 5:00 pm on Monday. Rev. Arlie Von Spargur will be officiating.

Final Resting Place will be at Perry Cemetery in Perry.

Contributions may be made to the Cleveland Sight Center, 1909 East 101st Street

Cleveland, OH 44106-4110 or to the family