Louis Edward McRoberts of Darlington passed away Saturday morning at home.  He was 82.

Mr. McRoberts was a member of the Congregational Christian Church in Darlington.  He worked at the slate factory and Stevens Spring in Elwood, later with Sommer Metalcraft and retired from Raybestos.  He served in the National Guard in Elwood for 9 years.  He was active and liked to hunt, fish, mow yards and send letters to the editor of the local paper.  He also liked to sing and play the guitar.

Born July 5, 1934 in Elwood, Indiana he was the son of William McRoberts and Anna Stroud McRoberts.  He attended school at Elwood.  He married Mary E. Porter November 26, 1953 at her parent's home in Alexandria, Indiana.  She survives.

Surviving family includes: his wife, Mary McRoberts of Darlington; daughter, Debra Kay Coffman of Darlington; son, Robert William McRoberts of Crawfordsville; daughter, Anna Marie Meece of Crawfordsville; son, Louis Edward McRoberts, Jr. of Darlington; three grandsons; three granddaughters; four great-grandsons; six great-granddaughters; sister, Christina Jones of North Vernon.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, William Earl McRoberts Leonard McRoberts and Charles McRoberts, all in North Vernon and daughter-in-law, Karen McRoberts of Darlington.

Family and friends can pay their respects from 1 to 3 PM Tuesday at Burkhart Funeral Home.  Services will begin at 3 PM, led by Pastor Seth Stultz.  Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Darlington.

Donations in memory of Louis McRoberts may be made to the Congregational Christian Church, P.O. Box 7, Darlington, IN 47940.  Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.