L.C. Roberts

L.C. Roberts, age 81, a McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native was born September 11, 1936 and died January 31, 2018 following an extended illness. He was a retired self-employed carpenter, attended Spirit of Life and Hope Church and son of the late William Elisha and Hallie Ardella Bouldin Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Roy and Connie Roberts; sisters, Mary Shelton, Lillian Padgett, Willie Martin and Joyce Priest. Mr. Roberts is survived by five children, Debbie Billings and husband Richard of Lebanon, TN, Linda Hale of Rock Island, TN, Bonnie Burlingame of McMinnville, Lenny Roberts of Florida, Gary Roberts and wife Joann of the Smartt Community; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Adcock of McMinnville, Brenda Myers and husband Tommy of McMinnville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 in High’s Chapel with Anthony Campbell and Rick Lyles to officiate. Interment will follow in New Union Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.