Ernest E. Roberts Jr. ’51
A native of Miami, Fla., Ernie came to Princeton after graduating from Lawrenceville Preparatory School. He majored in psychology, was active in the University band, wrote for the Tiger, and was a member of the Campus Club. He roomed with Alan Feld and Charles Ayer.
After graduating and serving in the Army, Ernie went on to earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Florida, then taught psychology at the University of South Alabama for 29 years. He co-founded and worked with several community organizations that served children at risk and adults battling addiction.
Ernie died on Sept. 6, 2023, and is survived by his wife, Judith, one son, one daughter, one stepdaughter, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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