William Robinson Roudette, Sr., 93, passed away at his residence on August 28, 2025. He was the last of five children born to William C. and Lucy F. Roudette.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nina M. Boyd and his sister, Willa R. Wyatt. He was born and raised in Petersburg, VA. After graduating high school, he was drafted into the U. S. Army during the Korean War.

Later he married Bobbie Lee Taylor and settled in Petersburg. They eventually had four children, Debra, Sylvia, William Jr., and Nina.  William and Bobbie were married for 69 years.

During that time, he made electronics and mechanics both a hobby and a job.  He was later a neighborhood storekeeper as well as a self-owned parking lot sweeper.

Later in life he studied the Bible and became one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was baptized on July 16, 1976, in Hampton, VA. He enjoyed the ministry and would sometime auxiliary pioneer with his wife, Bobbie.  He studied the bible with many persons even seeing some dedicate their lives to Jehovah as he had.

During the last few months of his life, he was homebound and cherished the visits from friends, their gifts and their words of encouragement. Not only for himself but for Sister Roudette as well.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Bobbie Roudette; children, Debra A. Vincent (Ralph), Sylvia A. Macklin (Joseph), and William R. Roudette, Jr.; grandchildren, Raphael, Nakendra, Keiyana, Amber, Bryce and Shaun; a special thanks to the Todd and Bailey Families; Andrea Law and Michael Lee who were like close family in so many ways. As well as so many others who showed extraordinary kindness during brother Roudette's declining health. A special thanks goes to nurse Shannon Cook and CNA Tracee Garris-McKensie, for their patience, care and professionalism during this time.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 575 Old Wagner Road, Peterburg, VA.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.