Wayne Roberts, 62, of McLeansboro, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at his home. He was born May 16, 1949, in Mattoon, the son of Joe Q. Roberts and Lorene (Eggers) Roberts. He married Carole Sue (Dewhirst) Roberts on June 24, 1972, in Newton. He was a Conservation Police Officer for the State of Illinois and a part time officer with the McLeansboro Police Department. He was a member of Scott Ave. Christian Church in Newton. He served in the Illinois Army National guard for six years. He was a member of the National Conservation Police Association, the National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, Civil War history and loved collecting Indian artifacts. He was a member of McLeansboro Elks Lodge 1882 and the Walpole Tuscan Masonic Lodge. He retired in 2002. Wayne loved southern Illinois and the wonderful friendships he found there. Above all, his favorite pastime was just being "GRAMPS". In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents, Joe and Lorene; daughter, Stephanie Gray and husband Bill of Evansville, Ind.; granddaughters, Hunter Phelps and Kelcy Gray; brothers, Jeff Roberts of Newton and Kevin Roberts and wife Patti of Rocky Face, Ga.; nephews, Brock Roberts and wife Shelly and their sons, Kaden and Kallen of Ga., Brandon Roberts and wife Natalie and their sons, Ryker and Nash of Ga., Zachary Roberts and wife Brittany and their daughter, Hadley of Ga. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one son, Matthew Roberts. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harre Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Hood officiating. Burial will be at Prospect Cemetery in McLeansboro. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Due to his lifelong love of books, memorial donations may be made to the Hamilton County Junior/Senior High School Media Center and will be accepted at the funeral home. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of all arrangements.