Maxey Dion Roberson went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the age of 75. He was born on March 25, 1937 and was of a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Pikeville. Maxey was a lifelong farmer of Bledsoe County. He retired from the State of Tennessee after 45 years of service. Maxey was a member of the Cattleman’s Association. He loved coon hunting, fishing, football and being with family and friends. Maxey was the youngest of thirteen children, and was preceded in death by his mother and father, Anna and John Roberson, and ten other siblings. Maxey is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Humble Roberson, sons, Kent (Lisa) Roberson, Terry (Tanya D.) Roberson, Robby (Tonya F.) Roberson, Brad (Carisa) Roberson, daughter, Susan (Allen) Thurman, grandchildren, Scarlett (Brent) Measles, Jordan Carroll, Brandon Thurman, Whitney (Matt) McCoy, Tyler Roberson, Ashton Roberson, Haleigh Roberson, Adam Roberson, Bryer Roberson, and Bayless Roberson, great- grandchildren, Bailey Carroll and Beck McCoy, and sisters, Mary Jean, Nada and Johnnie all of Pikeville. Maxey was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be truly missed by many family and friends. A Celebration of Maxey’s life will be held on Thursday January 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. CST with Bro. Jim Whitaker officiating. The family will begin receiving friends at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Roberson Family Cemetery. Grandson’s and Grandson’s –in-law will serve as pallbearers.
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