Jimmy Horace Roberts was born in Knoxville, TN November 01,1948 to the late William Horace and Mildred Louise Grinnell Roberts. He passed from this life at his home on February 04,2024 at the age of 75. He married his wife Betsy Faye Priest Roberts in 1988 and they remained married until her passing in 2009. He had retired from Rogers Group in Lawrenceburg where he worked as a truck driver and equipment transporter.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his sons Jason Roberts and wife Julie, Daryl Roberts and wife Tonya all of Lawrenceburg, TN; sisters Nelda Jane Roberts Shields and Betty Jo Roberts and six grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife he is preceded in death by a sister Glenda Kay Roberts Roach
At this time no public service is scheduled. At his family’s request his remains will be cremated.
Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation, LLC is honored to serve the family during this time of grief.

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