Francis Joseph Roberts

Francis Joseph Roberts obituary, Cosby, TN

Francis Joseph Roberts

Francis Roberts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport on Jan. 22, 2026.
Francis Joseph Roberts, age 81, of Cosby, passed away, Sunday, January 18, 2026.

He was a veteran having serviced in the United States Army and the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence Roberts; brothers, Joe Roberts and Kenneth Roberts; and sister, Mary Pidgeon.

He is survived by his nephews and nieces, Michael (Lori) Roberts, John Roberts, Mary Roberts, Arthur Roberts, Jr. Naomi Mendolera and Sophia Mendolera; brother, George Roberts; eleven great-nieces and nephews; twenty-six great-great- nieces and nephews also other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home.

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