Charles Barney McRoberts, 93, of Princeton, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville

Charles was born on Feb. 22, 1917 in Washington, Ind. to James Henry and Agnes E. (Martin) McRoberts

He retired from Whirlpool in 1982 after 25 years.  He loved to garden and to fish.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Josephine ( McLemore) McRoberts; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Bette McRoberts of Princeton; daughter and son-in-law, Delores and Jack Harrington of Owensville; daughter, Janet Timberlake of Evansville; two brothers, Jack McRoberts of Odon, Burl McRoberts of Cannelburg; three sisters, Doris Inman of Bloomfield, Mary King of Princeton, Barbara Hasler of Odon; seven grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Kevin Harrington; a great-grandson, Mason Lance; a sister, Ada Mae Wallace; and five brothers, James, Roy, Joseph, Paul and Robert McRoberts.

 A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Hillside United Methodist Church in Princeton, with Pastor Brian Cook officiating.  Colvin Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.