George William Roberts Jr

Obituary for George William Roberts Jr. George William Roberts Jr., 83, of Owings Mills, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the home he had lived in since 1981. He was surrounded in care and love by his sons George and Thomas, who lived with him, while his other sons William and Martin stayed close to him in every way they could. Born on December 29, 1941, in Baltimore City, George was the son of George William Roberts and Josephine Emelia Kwiatkowski. After graduating high school, he served four years in the United States Navy as a communications and radar specialist. While stationed in Okinawa, he met the love of his life, Saiko, whom he married in 1964. They built a life rooted in love, family, and quiet loyalty. Saiko passed away in the spring of last year, and the family takes comfort in knowing they are reunited again. George spent 30 years as a computer programmer with AON, a field he excelled in long before computers became an everyday part of life. He was steady, thoughtful, and brilliant in a quiet way — always more of a listener than a talker, and someone people instinctively trusted. Within the family, he was known as “everyone’s counselor,” offering empathy, calm advice, and the sense that he genuinely cared about whatever was on your mind. Outside of work, George lived a life full of simple joys. He loved going out to eat, catching the newest movie releases, shooting pool in local billiards leagues, and listening to classic rock and upbeat pop music through the high-powered audio systems he and his sons shared a passion for. Earlier in life, he played the accordion before moving on to auto-accompaniment keyboards and organs, filling the house with rhythms and melodies that became part of the family soundtrack. After retirement, George explored new interests with the enthusiasm of someone half his age. He earned his motorcycle license and bought his dream Harley-Davidson, spending countless afternoons cruising the scenic backroads near the reservoir. He also took up photography, capturing moments with an eye that surprised everyone — his family continues to find images that remind them of how quietly gifted he really was. He is survived by his four sons: Thomas, George, William, and Martin. He leaves behind six grandchildren: Keith, Kristen, Jasmine, Kariann, Amanda, Timothy, and Elena as well as nine great-grandchildren. His family was the center of his life, and he remained deeply connected to each of them in his own gentle, steady way. Though he believed in God, George was not formally tied to a church. His faith showed through his character — humble, moral, grounded, and quietly spiritual. George will be cremated, and a private gathering of close family will take place at his home this coming weekend to honor his life. His family is small and informal, just as he preferred things to be. He will be remembered as a soft-spoken man with a big heart — a father who taught responsibility, a listener who gave comfort, and a soul who found joy in music, movies, and long rides under open skies. His family is deeply grateful for the years they had with him and will carry his wisdom, humor, and love forward. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request that a tree be planted in George’s memory. Contributions can be made to the Arbor Day Foundation (https://shop.arborday.org/commemorative) or One Tree Planted (https://onetreeplanted.org/products/gift-trees-in-memory), helping to honor their life with a living tribute that grows for years to come.

George William Roberts Jr

December 29, 1941 - November 10, 2025