Ted J. Roberts Ted J. Roberts, 78 of Columbus, MS passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - GT, Columbus, MS. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 2 - 4 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 4 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, Columbus, MS with Bro. Glenn Miller officiating. Mr. Roberts was born August 29, 1932 in Broadhead, KY to the late Levi and Rebecca Roberts. He was retired from the United States Air Force as a Tech Sergeant. Mr. Roberts was the service manager from 1971 - 1975 for Buster's Dodge and was employed for 22 years with Wallace Amusement Co. He was a life member of the American Legion, member of the Boat Owner's Association and Good Sam's Club. Mr. Roberts enjoyed watching NASCAR and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife - Carol Roberts, Columbus, MS; sons - Teddy (Vicki) Roberts, Caledonia, MS, Clarence (Yong) Roberts, Columbus, MS, David (Sherrie) Roberts, Columbus, MS; daughter - Shirley (Bill) Kidder, Columbus, MS; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A special thanks to Dr. Lance Busch, Dr. Chris LeBrun, Dr. Jason Dunn, Staff of ICU and PCU 5th Floor for the understanding and wonderful care. In his giving nature, Mr. Roberts continued this legacy in death by donating his body for study at University Medical Center - Jackson, Jackson, MS. Memorials may be made to D.A.V. Chapter No. 6, 164 Harris Drive, Columbus, MS 39705; American Lung Association, 353 North Mart Plaza, Jackson, MS 39206; American Diabetes Association, 16 Northtown Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.