Kenneth Dwayne "Speedy" Roberts

Kenneth Dwayne “Speedy” Roberts, 56, of Chuckey, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center.

He is survived by his mother: Maxine Heck Roberts; father: Kenneth “Red” Roberts; brother: Tony Roberts (Kelly); sister: Karen Hawk (Tim); nephews: Gabe Roberts and Jamie and Becky Tilson, and Ryan Humphreys; nieces: Brooklyn Roberts, Katelyn Roberts, Lauren Wines and Lindsey Sawyer; girlfriend: Emily Wade; good friends: Lori Roberts, Steve Bishop, and Erika Worrell.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Alonzo and Esther Heck; paternal grandparents: William and Mary Roberts.

“Speedy” loved animals, including Buddy, Tippy and Peach.

The family will receive friends Friday, August 23, 2019 from 1-3PM & 5-7PM at Jeffers Funeral Chapel at Afton. The funeral service will follow visitation at 7PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Johnny Tallent and Rev. Jimmy Woods officiating. The graveside service will be held Saturday, at 11AM at Providence Cemetery at the county line. Pallbearers will be Harold Morrison, Al Lamb, Gabe Roberts, Dakota Sexton, Jimmy Woods, Brandon Woods, Lee Parker, and Rick Compton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Shaw, Dr. Sham, Dr. Young, Lanny Jones, Tim Bright, Valerie Mullins PA, and the staff of 2600 JCMC ICU. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Greene County Animal Shelter or the Providence county line Cemetery Fund.
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