Rev. Larry Allen Roberts, 76, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Services will be held at Life Church, 4520 Madison Ave., Des Moines. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016 followed by burial at IOOF Cemetery in Indianola, Iowa.

Larry was born August 15, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to Boyd and Lena (Carico) Roberts. After finishing school, he joined the U.S. Navy. Larry married Beverly Jean (Donley) on January 21, 1965. He was a retired pastor for First Apostolic Church of Indianola, which he started. After retirement, Larry and Beverly worked on the Crow Indian Reservation and the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana helping to spread the word of God. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, Bible studies, and spending time with his family. He was a faithful and devout member of the United Pentecostal Church International.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; sons, Craig (Darla) and Lance (Tammy); grandchildren, Erika, Blake, Kyle, Lucas, and Landon; siblings, William (Karen) Roberts, Judith Johnson, and Norm Roberts; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly. 

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Larry.