Birth date: Sep 20, 1963 Death date: Aug 16, 2024
Stephen Mitchell “Mitch” Roberts, 60 of Fayetteville, AR passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, in Fayetteville after a sudden illness. He was born September 20, 1963, in Tulsa, OK, to Stephen Brown Roberts and Eleanor Mitchell R Read Obituary
I've known Mitch since junior high. We are also fraternity brothers in tge Zeta Theta Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. I never once saw Mitch without a grin on his face. Truly one of the nicest, most engaging people I've ever known. I will miss you, brother, until we meet again. Vaya con Dios, my friend, May Angels lead You In....JB Crook
Mitch will always remain a treasured, one-of-a-kind individual. I met him in San Marcos, TX when I was a part-time, adjunct prof in broadcast journalism in 1984. He was an excellent student who was engaging, energetic, inquisitive and very talented. I helped him get an internship with a sportscasting buddy at KMOX-TV in St. Louis for summer '85. Mitch, always enterprising, waited tables at a Mexican restaurant so he could soak up a lot of newsroom learning. In the fall of '85, I was hired fulltime. Mitch, ten years younger than I, was my liaison back into life in a a college town. We played tennis, talked football, worked together at the Southwest Texas State U radio station and laughed a lot. Mitch was a super-friendly guy, a "character" who was never deterred by huffy people who took a tad bit of authority a little too far. He always had a smile and a chuckle for everyone and he impressed or disarmed everyone with his sense of humor and his intelligence. Mitch excelled as a sportscaster in Laredo, Lafayette, South Bend, Las Vegas, Nashville and Arkansas. He was a standout songwriter and musician and returned regularly to San Antonio, my hometown and the hometown of his wonderful mom, dubbed "Miss Ellie" by me and several other of Mitch's buddies. Mitch was an uber-talented guy who had a zillion friends because of his unmatched heart. It's an old saying, that so-and-so "broke the mold," but it fits Mitch Roberts. His passing marks a huge blow to the spirits of those who knew him. But it marks the beginning of a bright, bright era in Heaven...God's wonderful home has just been improved by the presence of a great man who was and is like no other who came before. Godspeed, Mitch. Your friend, Larry Carlson
Mitch was one of the most gifted, loving, amazing human beings that I have ever had the honor of meeting in my lifetime. And the fierce love that he felt for his mom (Ms Ellie), dad (Steve), little sis (Adrienne) and his beautiful girls (Mia & Ava) was rare, unmatched, and truly inspiring. Mitch lit up every room that he ever walked into and he was loyal to a fault to all those who were lucky enough to call him friend. I can only say that this earthly world was truly better with Mitch Roberts in it and he leaves a huge void that we should all aspire to fill.
Our hearts go out to our very special Mitch’s family, friends and our dear sweet Bridget. Mitch was a one of a kind friend and we loved and cherished our time together very much. He will be greatly missed.
Our deepest Love and Sympathy,
Randall and Mary Payne
