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Craig Roberson Obituary
January 1, 1956 - December 11, 2024
Craig Bacon Roberson, age 68, passed away at his Knoxville home on December 11, 2024. Craig was born and raised in Jonesborough, TN, graduated high school at McCallie School and held a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Following a distinguished career with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Craig retired to look after us all. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend. He attended Central Bearden Church as a committed Christian. He will be greatly missed and live on in our hearts and in our wonderful memories of him. Craig is predeceased by his father, William E. Roberson, Jr. and brother, Brian E. Roberson of Jonesborough. Left to cherish his memory: his wife, Melissa Barron Roberson, his daughters, Katie Roberson Shands and her husband Daniel, and Laura Roberson Tedesco; his stepson, John Duncan Trevathan and his wife Joon; his mother, Mary Nelle Roberson; his sister, Ann Julian Roberson and her husband Steven Price; his mother-in-law, Doy Barron; eight treasured grandchildren: Nora, Ellis, Lillian and Oliver Shands and Asa, Carolina and Frankie Tedesco and Maribelle Trevathan; loving nieces and nephews and great friends. The family will receive friends at Rose Funeral and Cremation-Mann Chapel, 6200 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, on Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. With a memorial service to follow. For those desiring to make a charitable donation in Craig's memory, please consider the East Tennessee Foundation Neighbor-to-Neighbor Fund. On-line condolences may be extended at www.rosefuneraltn.com
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Bill Rymer
November 16, 2025
I just found out about my friend Craig. Craig was my suitemate at UT in 1976. Reese Hall 4th Floor West. Craig and I shared many good times. I recall his stereo vividly, I believe he told me his dad made the speakers. I remember his sister Ann and Ann if you read this please know that I am so sorry about Craig's passing. I thought highly of your brother. Deepest condolences to his family. R.I.P. my friend.
Jerry otting
January 6, 2025
Craig and I worked together at Wyeth. I truly did admire him first for his Christian beliefs, his wonderful personality, kindness,and his openness to help anyone. I admired him as much as any person I every met. I'm so sorry I couldn't be there. I've had a debilitating spinal condition
November 26.
Joe McGhee
December 15, 2024
It has been a true delight, honor and privilege of having Craig's friendship over a vast number of years. One couldn't have asked for a more trusting and caring friend.
Craig and I had worked together at the "Johnson City Press Chronical" when we were both teenagers and though that's been many years ago now, seems almost like yesterday when we first met. We lost touch sometime after college and went our separate ways, as life often dictates, only to discover years later that both of us were actually working and living in Knoxville.
How wonderful it was to once again continue a friendship of long ago, enjoying good times, laughter, and conversations with new acquaintances while reminiscence about old ones, and the past. A real pleasure having Craig as a friend over the years, and though he will be missed, knowing his faith in Jesus Christ our savior does give ease to the thoughts of his passing.
God Bless. Your Friend, Joe.
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