James William Roby

Jim Roby passed away peacefully surrounded b y hi s c hi l d r e n o n March 6, 2021, in Yuba City, California, after a battle with cancer. He was born February 20, 1939, i n Coxs Creek, Kentucky, to William Earl Roby and Mary Elizabeth Abell. Jim Bill grew up in Bardstown, Kentucky. At 4 years old, he was tasked to ride his pony to town to alert his Dad his brother was being born.

Jim graduated from Old Kentucky Home High School in ‘57. Jim served in the Army Reserves and in the Air Force as a Radar Repair Technician for a total of nine years. He met his f o r mer wi f e , June, while stationed at Beale Air Force Base. He was very proud to serve his country.

Jim served on the Sutter-yuba Board of Realtors since 1973, finishing his career at Century 21. Jim and Sally Raganit were sweethearts for 25 years. Jim was a Mason and a member of Enterprise Lodge, as well as a member of Marysville Rotary and was three times a Paul Harris Fellow. He had a big heart and loved helping others. His smile was contagious. He enjoyed golfing and he was excited about his Triumph TR3. He also had a special place in his heart for his granddaughter, Alyssa.

Jim is preceded i n death by his parents, and his brother, Charles. Jim is survived by his sweetheart, Sally Raganit; his daughter, Felicia (Marc) Jensen; grandchild, Alyssa; his son, Nick Roby (Jami Cummins); b r o t her , John ( L i n d a ) Roby; nieces, Charlene Roby Grant and Christy Roby Keel; and nephews, Johnny and Sean Roby.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Cancer Society or to Wounded Warriors. There will be no services at this time.