Ernest Alexander Roby

Earnest Alexander Roby

Earnest Alexander Roby was born on December 28, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio, to Bettye Jean Roby and Melvin Brown. He was the seventh child born to his loving mother, Bettye Jean Roby.

At an early age, Earnest accepted Christ and carried his faith with him throughout his life. He had a deep passion for basketball—basketball was more than a game to him; it was his life. He loved the discipline, teamwork, and brotherhood the sport brought him.

Earnest was a proud graduate of Eastmoor Academy High School, Class of 2006.

Earnest will forever be remembered for his kind spirit, his love for family, and the lasting memories he created with those closest to him.

Earnest leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Bettye Jean Roby, and his father, Melvin Brown.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Benny Peoples, Ceola Marshall, and Rebecca Brown; his uncle, Dennis Alexander Brown; Robert Brown; his brothers, John A. Roby and Nathaniel Roby; his niece, Maria A. Roby; and Yakisha Brown.

Earnest also leaves to cherish his memory his aunts, Sandra Brown and Dawanna Davis; his siblings, Linda F. Roby (Rodney Gates), Bettye D. Roby-Conley (Terrence Conley), Diana Roby-Hoskins (Wardell Hoskins), Robert L. Roby, and James Brown (JB); and his great-nephew, Tre’gan Roby Jr.

He leaves a host of loving nieces and nephews: Donjane’ Brazell, Di’nisha Roby, James A. Roby, Terron Conley, Dentwone Evans, Michael Smith, Di’yon Hoskins, John A. Roby Jr. (Budder), Legend Roby, Tre’gan Roby, Tye Nathaniel Roby, Juan Roby, Timmy Davis, and Robert Brown Jr. (Phoo).

Earnest is also fondly remembered by his very special friends and extended family: Mary Lu Johnson, Joyce Johnson, Shanita McNeal, Coach Connors, Mrs. Sherry Audrus, Mrs. Rose Hambric, his best friend Jerel Hambric, and Shawn Standifer.