Otis D. Roberts
Otis D. Roberts, 89 passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021, at his home in Abbeville, Louisiana. Otis was born October 27, 1931 to John and Leonarda (Miller) Roberts in Kentwood, Louisiana, the oldest of 5 children.
Otis served in the Air Force and Navy. Upon completing his military service, Otis became employed as a Petroleum Landman, having worked for Conoco, Tiger Oil Company and Stat Oil Company. Otis was also an Oil Scout for Petroleum Information and published a weekly scouting report. Some of Otis’ favorite pastimes included fishing and playing golf and pool.
Otis is survived by his wife Nell Dean (Mouton), daughter Annette (Ray) Doucet, daughter in law Paula (Denton) Roberts, daughter Felicia Frederick, sons Albert F (Renee) Frederick and Brian (Christelle) Frederick; grandchildren Joshua (Lauren) Doucet, Chelsea (Brianne) Doucet, Sarah Elisabeth Roberts (Brandon) Aucoin, Bianca Menard, Albert F. Frederick IV, Mary Margaret Frederick, John Paul Frederick, Isabella Frederick, Brennan Frederick and Victoria Frederick; great grandchildren Ava Rose and Jaiden Brooks and numerous nieces and nephews.
Otis was preceded in death by his parents, son Darrell Keith Roberts, sisters Daisy Thornberry, Mary Ann Harrell and Hazel Lee Roberts and brother Fred Roberts.
The family of Otis Roberts would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Hospice of Acadiana for the love and care shown to their loved one.