Albert "Black Duck" Elton Roberts

Albert “Black Duck” Elton Roberts, 86, of Grantsboro died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was Past Master Mason of the Mt. Vernon Lodge No.359 and also served with the Oriental Volunteer Fire Dept. for over 35 years. “Black Duck” was a member of the Friends of Portsmouth Island being one of the last residents to live there.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norwood & Ruth Roberts and two sisters, Ellen Everett and Estelle Tosto.

He is survived by his brother, Freddie Moore Roberts of Elizabeth City; and many nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 29th at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Simpson officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Oriental Cemetery with masonic rites by Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 359.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 28th at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565.