William Roberts Obituary
William "Bobby" Roberts, Jr. was born on November 23, 1936 in Ironton, Ohio, the son of the late William Bryan and Clara Belle Delaney Roberts.
On July 9,1960, he was united in marriage to Eddie Sue Smith, who survives.
Bobby worked in Industrial Maintenance repairing sewing machines. He worked at H.I.S. Sportswear for 35 years. Bobby was a member of Satillo Church of Christ. He loved fishing, gardening, making crafts, and repairing old clocks.
William 'Bobby" Roberts, Jr. departed this life on February 24, 2024 in Jefferson City, Tennessee at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 1 day.
He is survived by his wife, Eddie Sue Smith Roberts of Sevierville, Tennessee; daughter, Lori Roberts of Sevierville, Tennessee; son, Bryan Roberts of Saltillo, Tennessee; and nephew, Steven Roberts of Las Vegas, Nevada.
In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Delaney Roberts.
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