Charles W. "Charlie" Roberts

Charles W. "Charlie" Roberts, age 92, left his family and friends December 14 for a life in his new home in heaven. He retired from ALCOA (Arconic) after 43 years and served in the South Pacific during WWII. Charlie was dedicated to his family. His life encompassed service and enjoyment with family and friends in sports, Civic responsibilities, church and Christian activities. Charlie was very humbled by the awards he received. He was a descendant of Cades Cove and was preceded in death his son, Kent Stephen Roberts; parents, Wiley J. and Angeline Brown Roberts; brother, Henry H. and wife, Mary Kay Roberts. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Mary Gene Lawson Roberts; daughter, Dawn Bailes (Rob); daughter-in-law, Linda Roberts; grandsons, Andrew C. and Samuel J. Bailes, William L. and Wesley S. Roberts. The family expresses appreciation for all the support during the period of Charlie's health decline. Funeral services will be at 5:00 p.m. Friday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Long officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum for the entombment service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church; Local Special Olympics, 316 S. Everett Road, Maryville, TN 37804; or to a charity of your choice.