Community Q BBQ co-owner unexpectedly passes away

Community Q owner Dave Roberts with Sadie Ellers, who works front of the house. (Dean Hesse/Decaturish)

Dave Roberts, the co-owner of beloved Decatur barbecue restaurant Community Q, unexpectedly passed away on Monday.

Kitchen manager Will Harris confirmed the news to Decaturish on Dec. 11. He said the cause of death isn’t currently known. Harris said Roberts is lifelong friend.

“I went to college with him,” Harris said. “I’ve known him for 40 years now. Personally, it’s a tough blow.”

Community Q is operating on its normal schedule and was open on Wednesday. Harris said the restaurant will likely close down for Roberts’ funeral service. Those plans haven’t been announced.