Justin Scott Roberts

Justin Scott Roberts, 39, of Lake City, Florida, passed away on January 9, 2026. Justin was born on November 21, 1986, in Lake City, Florida, and was the son of Randal Clay Roberts and Debra Jean Rushing. He lived a life marked by dedication to his family and those closest to him. Shortly after graduating high school, Justin enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served with the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Benning, Georgia. During his service, he was deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008. His military service was a source of pride and honor throughout his life. Justin is survived by his partner, Deven Ashley LiDiestri of Opelika, Alabama, and his children, Kollyns Kate Roberts, Justin Ryder Roberts, Myla Jewell Roberts, Faith Daya Roberts, Jayzen Kensie Roberts, Sadie Noelle Roberts and Kyzleigh Renee Roberts. He is also survived by his parents, Randal Clay Roberts and Debra Jean Rushing; stepparents Maria Louise Roberts and Ralph Wesley Rushing; and siblings Christopher Clay Robert and Jennifer Lynn Harrington. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Shirley Jean Munoz and Anita Mary Scott. Justin Scott Roberts will be forever missed and loved. Funeral services will be held 10:30am, Friday, January 23, 2026, in the chapel at Guerry Forbes Funeral Home with Reverend Lonnie Johns officiating. Interment will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Lake City. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 9:30am, the morning of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project. Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City, 2659 SW Main Blvd., Lake City, Florida is honored to serve the Roberts family.