Sean Roberts

August 25, 1955 - September 10, 2020

Sean O. Roberts, 65, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born August 25, 1955 in Galveston, Texas, the son of William O'Neil Roberts and Doris (Gray) Roberts. Sean is survived by his daughter: Jeron Balazi and husband Brian of Salem; four grandchildren: Killian Merrell, Chance Merrell, Ozzy Balazi and Lauren Balazi all of Salem; two brothers: Chris Roberts of Gulf Shores, Louisiana and Mark Roberts of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Sean graduated with Masters Degree in Nursing. He worked as a traveling nurse for several years. Sean loved taking care of his cats. He enjoyed building model air planes, cooking, playing cards, and hunting. Sean was a thrill seeker and loved cars, stock car racing and he also was an excellent mechanic. Per Sean's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a Private Family Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Centralia Humane Society and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Roberts Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.