John Robert Roby Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-05-17T20:00:00
End: 2024-05-17T22:00:00
Location: Hopewell Church of God

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Robert Roby Jr. of Athens, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on May 14, 2024 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Robert Roby, Sr. and Kathleen Alexander Roby. He is survived by: his wife Sherri Williams Roby; his children, Christi Roby Derrick, Lauryn Roby O'Boyle (Brenden) and Patrick Roby (Tori); his grandchildren, Stetson Roby, Jason Derrick, Brianna Carroll and Riley Derrick; his great grandchild Ella Vasquez; and his brother Stewart Roby (Shelia).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation by mail to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ziegler Funeral Home

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May 16, 2024

Brent Ledgerwood wrote a sympathy message

“John was a great guy. I worked with him at Watts Bar. He was OPS, I was I&C. I would like to come to his memorial service, but I'm recovering from cracked pelvis from bicycle wreck May 5th. John will be missed.”

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Hopewell Church of God
5765 Eureka Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312

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May 17

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5765 Eureka Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312

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