Background
Roberts, Derrell Clayton was born on May 24, 1927 in Ocilla, Georgia, United States. Son of William Clayton and Marie (Sandifer) Roberts.
Roberts, Derrell Clayton was born on May 24, 1927 in Ocilla, Georgia, United States. Son of William Clayton and Marie (Sandifer) Roberts.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Southern College, 1949; Master of Arts, George Peabody College, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Georgia, 1958.
Teacher, Tifton (Georgia) High School, 1949-1955; graduate teaching assistant, U. Georgia, Athens, 1955-1957; instructor, history, Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1957-1958; assistant to associate professor, deputy head, history, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, 1958-1963; professor of history, division head, Mobile (Alabama) College, 1963-1966; academic dean, Kennesaw Junior College, Marietta, Georgia, 1966-1970; president, Dalton (Georgia) College, since 1970.
Capital punishment be administered only when the pursuit of truth and justice result in clear and overwhelming evidence of guilt.
Marriage is a microcosm of our relationship with Jesus Christ. God meant for a marriage to help to understand, to some degree, God’s vast and intricate love for people.
Member Southern History Association, Florida History Society, Rotary.
Married Leta Faye Hammond, August 17, 1955. Children: Ree, Marianna, Danalee.