Thomas Clayton Roberts

Thomas "Tom� Clayton Roberts, son of the late Silas Roberts and Grace Roberts was born May 4th 1950 in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was a graduate of Franklin County High School class of 1968. He went on to obtain his bachelor�s degree in Education from Western Kentucky University and his master�s degree from Georgetown College. He was united in holy matrimony with Lynda Crutcher Roberts in August 1971. This union was blessed with three children and 45 years of love, life and happiness. Known to many as simply "Coach� or "Coach Rob�, he influenced the lives of many in Frankfort, Kentucky and beyond during his 32 years of teaching and 36 years of coaching football. Tom began teaching and coaching at Bridgeport School in 1972, where he also served as an assistant coach at Franklin County High School (FCHS). He later went on to coach and teach at Bondurant Middle School and was an assistant coach at FCHS in 1978 & 1979. When Western Hills High School opened in 1980, Tom became head football coach and physical education teacher at the school. In 1985 "Coach Rob� went back to FCHS where he served as an assistant football coach and physical education teacher at Elkhorn Middle School. He served as head football coach at FCHS from 1989-2003. Upon retirement, his love of coaching brought him back to the football field where he served as an assistant coach at Frankfort High School for several seasons. During his years of teaching he worked as a manager at Juniper Hill swimming pool for many summers during the 1980�s, 1990�s and 2000�s. Upon retirement from education he continued working for the Frankfort Parks and Recreation Department as manager of downtown parks, where he took great pride in making sure the city looked great. Tom had a passion for the city of Frankfort. He was also active in his church, Church of the Ascension in Frankfort KY. With all that Tom gave of himself to others, he always put his family first above all else in life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Tom completed this life on earth unexpectedly on Thursday, September 1st while visiting his son in Dallas, TX. He has gone to be with his heavenly Father now and will always be remembered for the work he did during his time with us. Visitation will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, on Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 5 pm " 8 pm and Friday September 9, 2016 from 5 pm " 8 pm. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday September 10, 2016 at Church of the Ascension 311 Washington Street Frankfort KY (www.ascensionfrankfort.org). Flowers are welcome as are donations in memory of Tom to Church of the Ascension, Hospice of the Bluegrass (663 Teton Trail Frankfort, KY 40601) or The Tom Roberts Memorial Fund to support middle and high school football players in Franklin County (email tomrobertsmemorialfund@gmail.com for more information). Pallbearers will be Tommy Roberts, Mike Roberts, John Roberts, Charlie Preston, Ricky Shelton and Christian Wilkins. Honorary pallbearers Garrett Roberts, Christian Roberts, Brayden Roberts, Ansley Roberts, Grace Roberts, Lauren Rigdon and Grace Rigdon. The measure of a great man is the legacy he leaves behind in the hearts of those whom he has touched. His wife: Lynda Roberts; three sons: Mike (Sara) Roberts, Tommy (Rebecca) Roberts, and John (Lacey) Roberts; Daughter-in-law: Amy Roberts; Grandchildren: Grace Roberts, Christian Roberts, Brayden Roberts, Ansley Roberts and Garrett Roberts; Step-grandchildren: Grace Rigdon and Lauren Rigdon; Brother: Buzz Roberts; Brothers-in-Law: Stephen Crutcher and Bub Crutcher; along with extended family and countless others who have the legacy of Tom Roberts carved within their hearts. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared via the online guestbook at

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Thomas Clayton Roberts

May 4, 1950 - September 1, 2016