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Mr. James Russell Roberts July 8, 1947 - July 29, 2024
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. James Russell Roberts, age 77, Jonesborough, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Roberts was born in Erwin, Tennessee on July 8, 1947, to the late Jeff & Ollie Coffee Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Susan Runion Roberts.
He attended Embreeville Cove Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Roberts was a Carpenter.
Survivors include his son, Tim Roberts, Jonesborough; daughter, Cynthia Roberts, Jonesborough; grandson, Jeffery Roberts and fiancé Aja Perkins; great-grandchildren, Nadalynn Perkins and Waylon Roberts; two sisters, Ann Wilson and Susan Casey, both of Erwin; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM Friday, August 2, 2024, at Embreeville Cove Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday prior to the service.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Bumpass Cove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David Tilson, Tim Roberts, Jeffery Roberts, Chris Webb, Terry "Tree" Lewis, Ryan Lewis, Matthew McLain and Cody McLain.
Condolences may be sent to the Roberts family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 753-3821
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