Elbert "Buster" Roach

Elbert “Buster” Roach, age 85, of Morristown, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was saved at a very young age!  Buster was preceded in death by his beloved wife Argeline Roach; mother Maybelle Roach; brother Bud Roach; daughter-in-law Mary Roach; granddaughter Sissy Gibson; and sons-in-law Ronnie Gibson and Eddie Shelton.

He is survived by his children Debra Gibson, Sue (Bill) Maples, Shirley Shelton, and Gene Roach, all of Morristown; grandchildren Ronnie Gibson Jr., Christy Asbury, Brad Shelton, Tasha Daughtery, and Nick Roach of Morristown, Jessica Holt of Parrottsville, April Seals and Jason Delph of Sneedville; 24 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter; 2 sisters Bonnie Hooker and Irene Witt; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to give thanks to the Life Care Center of Morristown for their care.

The family will have a graveside service 3 pm Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Hamblen Memory Gardens, with Rev. Alex Eldridge officiating.

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