– Robert James "Robbie" - "BoBo" Roberson, age 77, of Powell, formerly Dyersburg, TN, died peacefully at home July 1, 2020. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during Vietnam. Robbie retired after 35 years from Y-12 National Security Complex, also a member of I.B.E.W. 760. He sponsored Knoxville Rugby Club and the Boys Club of America in Oak Ridge, TN. He was the owner of R&M BBQ in Clinton, TN. He was well known for his Smoke BBQ bologna sandwiches and BBQ Ribs. Preceded in death by his parents, Shelby and Elnora Roberson. BoBo is also preceded in death by his sister; Ruth Helen Johnson. Robert is survived by his wife, Martha Jean Roberson, Dyersburg; children; daughter, Phyllis (Lennox) Roper, Atlanta, Georgia; and son, Elliott (Yolanda) Moore, Springdale, Maryland; granddaughters, Armania, Markiya, Tiana, and Dietra; grandsons, DiAngelo, David, and Elliott Jr.; sister, Theresa Lewis, Milwaukee; brothers, Charles Roberson, Cleveland, OH and Willie (Mary) Roberson, Corona, CA; 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of a nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thanks to Anthony Carter.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, a Celebration of Life service will take place at 7:00pm  with receiving friends before from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, 621 S Charles G Seivers Blvd, Clinton, TN 37716. You may give online condolences at www.holleygamble.com .

Friday, July 10, 2020 the Roberson family will be receiving friends and family at the McCreight Funeral Home from 5:00pm-7:00pm 1607 Hornbrook Street, Dyersburg, Tennessee 38024. On Saturday, July 11, 2020, a Funeral service will take place at 12:00pm, at McCreight Funeral Home with the burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The repass will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church, 725 Carter Lane, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Face masks and social distancing will be required. You may give online condolences at www.mccreightfuneralhome.com