Gary Roberts, a Baltimore area construction executive, died March 9th at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA, following a several year battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. Born in Baltimore in 1949, Gary was a life-long Baltimore area resident until moving with his wife Christine in 2021 to Lancaster, PA. Mr. Roberts graduated from Baltimore City College in 1967 and enlisted in the Maryland National Guard. Following his active duty, he entered the construction industry in 1970 as a carpenter at the Henry A. Knott Remodeling Company. As a Carpenter, he worked on projects such as renovations to the State House in Annapolis, and stabilization of the historic Jerusalem Mill in Harford County. His aptitude for estimating and planning was recognized, and he advanced into project management at Knott, where he was responsible for work including restoration of historic residences in Fells Point and Reservoir Hill, and renovation of a Maryland Avenue property to serve as the Franciscan Center. In the early 1980's, Mr. Roberts helped plan and execute the construction of modular video conference facilities which were among the world's first. In 1985, Mr. Roberts co-founded construction company Russell, Hodges & Roberts, Inc. with two colleagues, choosing to specialize in renovations to commercial and institutional facilities. He was the principal cost estimator for the firm, and his early career work in the field was an invaluable asset to the company and its many clients. Their work included multiple projects for the National Aquarium in Baltimore, the James Frenkel Medical Building, University Physicians, Maryland National Bank, Baltimore Orioles, and Baltimore Ravens. Following the amicable separation of RH&R's partners in 2001, Mr. Roberts founded Oakwood Construction with his wife, where he continued to specialize in renovation projects, performing work in the health-care industry, principally for the Sheppard Pratt Health System.

Mr. Roberts' love for the outdoors began with childhood adventures in Herring Run Park, but continued throughout his life. Gary became an avid trout fisherman and could often be found after work hours on the Gunpowder River. He also spent many hours on his boat fishing for Rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay. He was a devoted fan of the Baltimore Ravens and enjoyed going to games with his wife and son. He also enjoyed playing poker with friends and trips to Borgata in Atlantic City. Most of all, he loved his family and cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren. Gary was the husband of Christine (Berry) Roberts with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his son, Jason Gary Roberts, husband of Katie, of Lancaster; his grandchildren, Caleb, 6 years, and Adalie, 3 years; brothers, Roger Roberts and Robert Roberts, husband of Kathy, both of Baltimore; and several nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Roberts will be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in Gary's memory be made to Cast For Kids Foundation .