Hendersonville – Howard "Van" Roberts, age 69, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bertie Bentley Roberts. Survivors include two sons, Josh Roberts and wife Nicole of Etowah and Jeremy Roberts of Raleigh and three sisters. Graveside services will be held 11am, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Little River Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.