Benny Blake Roberts

Benny Blake Roberts, age 75 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Mercy Hospice in Knoxville. He was born November 20, 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Huel Blake and Edith Wright Roberts. Benny was a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. He loved to fish and hunt. Benny was an Iron Worker for 32 years Local 384. Benny retired from Boeing in Oak Ridge. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Glen Roberts.

Survivors:
Mother of Children Shirley Faye Roberts Jacksboro

Sons Kirtus and wife, Shirley Roberts Lake City
Benny Blake and wife, Candie Roberts Jacksboro
John Thomas Roberts Lake City

Daughters Sherree and husband, Jackey Phillips Lake City
Sandy and husband, Barry Marshall Powell
Sheryl Ann and husband, Pastor Justin Phillips Lake City
Sue Lynn Roberts Lake City
Stephanie Clowers Lake City

Sisters Helen Stimmel Oak Ridge
Debra Woodson Jacksboro
Lou Ann Roberts Lake City

23 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews, and friends
Special thanks to caregiver Audrey Webb

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, December 17, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home
Funeral: 8:00 PM Friday, December 17, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Justin Phillips officiating.
Interment: 10:00 AM Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Pine Hill Cemetery in Lake City.

In lieu of flowers, Donations in Memory of Benny Roberts be made to Mercy Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938

You can also view Benny's guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tn. in charge of arrangements