Cecil Roberts

Cecil Roberts, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie & Georgia Roberts of Alvarado, VA. Mr. Roberts proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Army and was a member of Masonic Lodge, Valley #93. He retired from Reynolds Metals Company in Bristol, VA.

He is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth Roberts of Bristol, VA. One daughter, Georgia Noonkester and husband Dennis of Bluff City, TN; three sons, David Roberts and wife Bethany of Bristol, TN, Luke Roberts and wife Rosie of Bristol, VA and Tom Roberts of Bristol, VA; three brothers, Gilbert Roberts, Dexter Roberts, and Thomas Roberts all of Alvarado, VA; close uncle, Gene Sweet of Bristol, TN; nine grandchildren, Beth Roe, Crystal McDuffie, Charles Roberts, Samuel Roberts, Rebecca Roberts, Isaac Robert, Jake Roberts, Nathan Roberts & Laura Roberts; five great grand-children, Autumn Roe, Haley Roe, Chloe Miller, Karlee Miller & William McDuffie.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, March 30th at Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon, VA. Brethern of Valley Lodge #93 will present Masonic Rites following visitation at 8:00 PM. Those wishing to attend the graveside service may convene at Greenwood Cemetery located beside Greenwood Freewill Baptist Church in Alvarado, VA at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 31st. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.

The family of Mr. Roberts is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700)