Billy Ray Roberts Jr., 56, of Romulus, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Beaumont Hospital Wayne.  He was born October 9, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Billy Ray Sr. and Mae (Peoples) Roberts.

Billy was currently employed by Prospect Airline Services at Detroit Metro Airport, where he was loved and respected; he will be missed by his managers and colleagues.  He had previously worked as a supervisor at Domino's Pizza in Woodhaven and in housekeeping at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.  Billy was tech-savvy and an intellectual; he was skilled with computers having, studied them from a young age.  He liked to play chess and enjoyed word games and solitaire.  You could always count on Billy no matter what.  He was compassionate, caring, and most of all, selfless.  His greatest joy in life was his family, and he especially loved spending time with his precious grandchildren.

Billy is survived by: daughter, Stephanie Roberts (Rob Kenney) of Allen Park and their son, Lucas Charles Kenney; daughter, Angela Roberts of Southgate and her son, Ian Ray Barger; sister, Sonya Roberts (Dave Terpening) of Traverse City; nephew, Jerry Burd of East Jordan; and friend and former spouse, Vita Roberts of Southgate.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Mae Roberts Sr.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel.  Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Grawn.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of services at the funeral home.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com