Dateline: Alton, IL

James "Jamie" William Roberts Jr., 57, died at 9:05 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016. He was born July 24, 1958 in Alton, the son of James W. Robert Sr. and the late Martha Jane (Mayhall) Roberts. He worked in concrete construction for the Shelton Family Homes. Besides his father he is survived by one daughter; Rebecca R. Roberts of Otterville, IL and one son, Skyler Huntsman of Alton, one brother, Joe Roberts (Trish) and three half brothers, Aaron Pruitt, Danny Pruitt and Tim Roberts, three sisters, Kim Harrison (Junior), Jana Rea (Charles), Kelly Roberts (Terry) and a half sister, Lisa Roberts. A Memorial visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. In liew of flowers memorials may be made to the family for expenses. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com