Obituary of Eddie Roberts
Eddie Roberts, age 74, of Pikeville, TN, died at his home Friday, December 30, 2016. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was retired from TVA as a lineman and a 50 year member of the IBEW. He was a charter member of the Tennessee Racking Horse Association.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Boring; father, Max Roberts; step-father, Austin Boring; brother, Johnny Roberts; and brother-in-law, Mickey Harwood.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Roberts of Pikeville; sons, Joey (Donna) Roberts of Pikeville; Tim (Teresa) Roberts of Niota and Eric (Lara) Wiley of Pikeville; step-sons, Landon Wiley and Tim Atterton of Chattanooga; step-daughter, Tammy Tuck of Jasper; grandchildren, Dustin (Amanda), Jordan (Kayla), Madilyn, Savannah, Aspen and Claira; great-grandchildren, Bristol and Ainsley; siblings, Maxine Harwood of Pikeville, Mary McAuthur of Chattanooga, Tom (Peggy) Roberts of Pikeville, Jimmy Roberts of Pikeville and Wanda (Barry) Yeargan of Pikeville.
A graveside service will be held Monday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. CST at Collier Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy 127 South, Pikeville, TN. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-8 p.m.
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