Will Roberts Legacy of Faith and Courage | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Tuscaloosa mourned the loss of 15-year-old Will Roberts, who bravely fought Stage IV osteosarcoma for 18 months before passing on July 23. His social media journey touched thousands, and his funeral at Shelton State Community College featured heartfelt tributes from his parents, sister, friends, pastor, and country singer Dexter Roberts. His mother read a love letter, his father shared a dream that birthed their family motto “Faith over fear,” and his sister vowed to carry his legacy forward. Having previously lost a newborn daughter in 2013, the family’s resilience was forged in grief—and…