James WALTER Roberts was born May 25, 1932, on Green Turtle Cay, Abaco to Thomas Bunyan Roberts (1890-1938) and Hilma Lenora Lowe (1906-1975).
His siblings included…
- Luezettie (1935)
In July 1959, Walter married Shirley Elizabeth Roberts (1938-2019) daughter of Albert Walton Roberts and Amy Isabelle Lowe.
Their children included…
- James Jr. (1960)
- Annabelle (1961)
- Gavin (1965)
- Elizabeth (1967)
- Stephanie (1973)
Dorothea Hall recalled, When I visited GTC he would take me fishing and crabbing.
Alton Lowe recalled, His cracked conch was the best!
James Walter Roberts passed away in 2009 on Green Turtle Cay, Abaco.
Flag bearers – Front: Lambert Carl Gates (1938-1990) & Back: James Walter Roberts (1932-2009)
Photo courtesy of the Albert Lowe Museum
Clarence GILBERT Roberts with conchs, Harold Jerome Lowe with bonefish and James WALTER Roberts in the back
Photo courtesy of Ralph & Becky Roberts
Right – James WALTER Roberts son of Thomas Bunyan Roberts & Hilma Lenora Lowe
Photo courtesy of Sharon Weech Loyley
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