J ames Bryan "Phat" Roberts of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 23, 1984 in Pine Bluff, the son of James Elrod Roberts and the late Patricia Gail Main Roberts. He was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, welding, working in the woods and spending time with his family and friends. He was a collector of all things and a creator of many. Bryan was so loved.

Bryan passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at home doing what he loved. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Roberts and his grandparents.

Survivors include his father James Elrod Roberts; sister, Melissa (Trenton) James all of Sheridan. He is also survived by a host of many aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmother and friends.

Funeral service will be Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Bro. Eric Roberts officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00-8:00 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan.

Pallbearers are Trenton James, David Roberts, Brandon cummings, Garrett Cummings, Sheldon Gibson, Michael Dimler, Blake Main, Jonathan Main.