Lloyd Francis Roberts

Lloyd Francis Roberts, 97, a resident of Avon, Indiana and Warren County, TN native, passed
away at his home surrounded by family on January 3, 2022, after a short illness.
Lloyd lived a simple life and sought ordinary pleasures of daily living. He was retired from
General Motors after 30 years, and previously worked for Chrysler. He served in the Army
during World War II, and was honorably discharged in 1946. Lloyd enjoyed playing his guitar
and singing country music, taking long car rides, and fishing as often as he could. He savored
home grown southern cooking and occasionally eating a piece of strawberry pie from Gray
Brothers Cafeteria.
Lloyd was the son of the late Irving and Ethel (Quick) Roberts of Warren County, TN. He is
preceded in death by his wife of over 69 years, Wanda Louise (McCormick) Roberts; brothers
Vinson V. Roberts and B. Eugene Roberts; aunt Viola Quick, all of whom are buried at Crain Hill
Cemetery, Van Buren County, TN.
Mr. Roberts is survived by his children: F. Diane (Steve) Loomis of Indianapolis, IN; D. Wayne
(Kathy) Roberts of Avon, IN; Rhonda (Steve) Patterson of Brownsburg, IN; Viki (Todd) McEwen
of Pittsboro, IN; Dollie (Dean) Frick of South Bend, IN; grandchildren: Amy (Richard) Loomis-
Wanjema of Ft. Wayne, IN/Ft. Myers, FL; Leslie Roberts of Greenwood, IN; Tracy (Chris) Snyder
of Brownsburg, IN; Brian (Melissa) Patterson of Indianapolis, IN; Jessica McEwen (Bryan Dean)
of Brownsburg, IN; Justin Roberts of Avon, IN; great grandchildren: Kendra Snyder, Tyler
Snyder, Evan Risner, Addie Roberts, Amaiyah McEwen, Emma Dean, Brook Patterson, Brynna
Patterson, Sesily Wanjema, Rose Wanjema; 2 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by
extended family: Harry (Sally) McCormick, Franklin McCormick, Norman McCormick, Nolan
McCormick, Jimmy (Debbie) McCormick, Eddie (Susan) McCormick, and several nieces and
nephews.
Graveside services at Crain Hill Cemetery will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Crain Hill Cemetery Association in care of High
Funeral Home: 101 College Street, McMinnville, TN 37110.