CRISFIELD - R. Blaine Roberts died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at his home. Born in Clara, ("Muddy Hole") on Jan. 29, 1924, he was a son of the late Russell Alva and Emma Crockett Roberts. He had been making his home in Crisfield for 63 years. A graduate of Wicomico Senior High School, he was Chief Auditor for the State of Maryland Fuel Tax Division for 30 years until his retirement in 1986. He also worked for the former Eastern Shore Public Service and the former Home Beneficial Insurance Company. Mr. Roberts was a signalman in the United States Army Air Corps and was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater. He held life memberships with the Crisfield Elks Lodge #1044, Stanley Cochrane Post #16 American Legion, and the former VFW Post #8274. He was also member of the HAM Radio #925 Club, S.C.A.R.E. Society and was examiner for HAM Radio operators for the Delmarva Peninsula. He found fellowship and company through the friends from all over the world that he met on the radio. In addition, he enjoyed gardening and had a great love for poodles. He had numerous pet poodles throughout the years including his favorites "Rufus Pierre", "Charlie" and "Junior". Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Winne Roberts, on Jan. 30, 2006; his second wife, Harlene Nelson Roberts, on Sept. 8, 1979; his brothers, Wilmer C. Roberts, on Sept. 7, 1945 and Baby Roberts, who died in on Oct. 23, 1920; and his step-grandson, Anthony Galloway, on May 2, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carolyn Evans Roberts, of Crisfield; two sons, Gregory G. Roberts and wife, Jane D., of Stephenson, Va. and Christopher Blaine Roberts and fiancé, Theresa M. Collins, of Salisbury; grandchildren, Brian C. Steward, of Wilmington, N.C., Scott M. Roberts, of Salisbury, and Kristin M. Spurrier and husband, Matthew, of Ocean Pines; a great-grandson, Alexander Blaine Spurrier, of Ocean Pines; step-grandchildren, Steve Sitcler, of Stephenson, Amy Roach and husband, Scott, of Inwood, W.Va., and Daniel Roberts and wife, Jessica, of Morgantown, N.C.; step-great-grandchildren, Zachary Roach and Caitlin Roach, of Inwood, W.Va. and Dylan Roberts and Gwen Roberts, of Morgantown, N.C.; step-great-great-grandchild, Andy Roach, of Inwood, W.Va.; nephews, Michael Roberts and wife Jean, of Stevensville, and Brady Roberts, of Salisbury; great-niece, Lisa Smith, of Chester; great-nephew, Mark Roberts, of Centreville; great-great-niece, Kristin Smith; his close friends, Sterling Clough, John Watson, and Jesse Carmine; and his wonderful caregivers, Margaret Sue Sterling, Trisha Esley, Karen Coulbourne, Donna Smith, and Annette Whitelock. A graveside memorial service and urn interment was Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at 12 noon at Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield. The Rev. Stephen S. Willing officiated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.