Max "Goldie" Roberts

Squires, MO

Carval Max Roberts, 58 years, 9 months, and 0 days old, passed to heaven on October 28, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO.

Max was born January 28, 1953 in Paris, Tennessee to Dorsie and Mary Elna (Simpson) Roberts.


On July 8, 1972 Max and Linda Aid were united in marriage in Dogwood, MO at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and to this union two sons were born. Max lived most of his life in the Squires community.
He was a Truck Driver along with Linda for over 30 years. He was employed with Donley Feed for 15 years. He always said, "There ain't no feelin like cow mobilin". He had a passion for his work.

Max was a member of the Church of the Living God in Ava. He enjoyed drag racing with his boys, telling stories and spending time with all his grandchildren.

Max was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Ronald Roberts.


Max is survived by his wife, Linda Roberts, Squires, MO, two sons & their spouses, Byron & B.J. Roberts and Brandon & Lacy Roberts, all of Ava, MO, five grandchildren, Brittney, Brett, Braydon, Hallie, and Brock, one great grandson, Colton, two brothers, Tyron & Paulette Roberts, Newbern, TN and Eric & Pat Roberts, Apple Valley, CA, father and mother-in-law, Frank & Frances Aid, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Max will be Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 2:00 P.M. at in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with burial in the Ellison Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Gary Moore & Pastor Ronnie Pinckney. Memorials may be made to Ellison Cemetery or Gideons.