Edward Lee "Buck" Roberts, 71, of Piggott, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born Nov. 23, 1935, in Piggott, to the late Abner George and Elsie (Wood) Roberts and was married March 22, 1957, to the former Linda Ashcraft.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Roberts of Piggott; five children, Edward Roberts and wife Jackie of Russellville, Brenda Burns and husband Jackie of Rector, Timothy Roberts and wife Betty of Piggott, Thomas Roberts and wife Cindy of McDougal and Chris Roberts and wife Dana of Piggott; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Roberts of Round Rock, Texas; one sister, Juanita Poe of Greenway, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel at Piggott with Davey Winberry officiating. Visitation was held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.

Burial was in Williams Cemetery near Pollard. Pallbearers were Michael Culver, Matt Culver, Brandon Finley, Bob Mullins, Lenn Holifield and Jesse Crosson. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of arrangements.