Alfred Junior Roberts “Al”, 46, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at his home.

A candlelight memorial in his honor will be held on March 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM at 465 West 15th Street football field, Front Royal.  A celebration of life will be held on April 26, 2025 at 1 PM at Warren County High School, 155 Westminster Drive, Front Royal in the gym.

Al was born on May 30, 1978 in Fauquier County, Virginia to Ellery Lane and the late Doris Roberts.  Al coached for ten years with Front Royal Midget Football League.  He also coached seventh grade boys’ basketball at Skyline Middle School.  Al was baptized at Beulah Baptist Church in Markham, Virginia on March 1, 1987.

Surviving along with his father are his step mother, Mellissa Lane; his fiancée, Maria Sowers; son, Elijah Roberts; daughter, Makiya Himes; two step children, Ayden Hunt and Trinity Hunt; three brothers, Joseph Roberts, Anthony Roberts and Brandon Lane; his half-sister, Tiffany Taylor; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Front Royal Midget Football League, Warren County Parks and Recreation, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

Do Not stand At My Grave and Weep

By Mary Elizabeth Frye

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there; I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die.