C. Leigh Roberts, 87, of Neptune Beach, Fla., formerly of Albert Lea, passed away July 15, 2007.

Leigh proudly served his country in the European Theater during World War II as a member of the United States Army. Active in Kiwanis, he served as secretary of the Beaches Kiwanis Club from 2004-2007, and president of the Albert Lea Golden K Club in 1999. His other memberships include the Community Presbyterian Church of Atlantic Beach and the Beaches area American Legion. He is a former member of First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea where he sang in the choir for many years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Mildred Roberts; children, Warren Roberts (Mary), Carl Roberts (Carol), and Mary Jane Roberts; brothers, William Roberts, (Irma) and Stanley Roberts (Mazie); five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the chapel of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, 3600 Third St. S., Jacksonville Beach with the Rev. Peyton Hopkins officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to help research Cystic Fibrosis in honor of his great-granddaughter, Madilyn Ann Roberts, who was diagnosed with the disease shortly after her birth last November: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Minneapolis Chapter, 1611 West County Road B, Suite 221, St. Paul, MN 55113, www.CFF.org.

Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 3600 Third St. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL,

www.quinn-shalz.com.