James Franklin Roberts

James F. Roberts age 86 of Maryville passed away Sunday December 21, 2014 at his home. He was a member of Pecks United Methodist Church and New Providence Masonic Lodge #128 F & AM. James retired from ALCOA with over 40 years of service and was a member of the 25 year club. He was preceded in death by his wife Jo Roberts, son Mike Roberts, parents Frank and Nellie Roberts, sister Clara Bell, brother John Roberts. James is survived by daughter and son-in-law Ann and Larry Melton, grandchildren Dek and wife Rennay Melton, Beth Latham, Nikki Roberts and Emily Roberts, great grandchildren Landan Melton, Haley Melton, Riley Melton, Alayni Latham, Zander Melton, brother and sister-in-law Minnis and Ruth Roberts, daughter-in-law, Pat Roberts Jenkins, special friends Frieda Bible, Carl and Viki Barnes and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Tuesday December 23, 2014 in the Trinity Chapel. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service. The family request in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Franklin Roberts please visit our Sympathy Store.