Adrian Amire “ Roe” Roebuck
08/31/1997 – 05/20/2023
Obituary for Adrian Amire “ Roe” Roebuck
Adrian Amire “ Roe” Roebuck
Born August 31, 1997, to NaChauna Roebuck- Elder and the late Jessie A. Tarplin, answered the call that his job here on earth was done, May 20, 2023.
Adrian attended Austin- East High School, where he was a member of the A-E Roadrunner band as well as the ROTC program which sparked his interest in the Military.
He became a member of the Army National Guard and served his country as a Military Police Officer. Adrian was a well-mannered and respectful gentleman who touched the hearts of everyone with whom he came in to contact. To know Roe is to love him.
Preceded in death by father, Jessie A. Tarplin; grandfather, Harvey Elder, Jr.; great-grandmothers, Dorothy Lavern Bell and Sammie E. Nelson; great grandfather, Harvey Elder, Sr.; uncles, Broderick Mills; cousins, Broderick Gibson, Sean Gillispie, Greg “Bush”
Ballenger and his best friend, Derrick “DP” Perry.
He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, NaChauna (Brittney) Robinson; siblings: Diarra Roebuck, Zion Roebuck, Javious Tarplin, Javaree Roebuck, Tylan Tarplin, Jessica Tarplin, Morgan Tarplin and Jessie Tarplin, Jr.; grandparents, Allison Roebuck Swaray, Shirley (Jessie) Tarplin, Tony (Sylvia) Elder, and Enerique “Jazz” Jackson; aunts: Angelical Tarplin, Nakeyia Elder, Kanisha Mills- Watson, Jaiyah Anderson, and Jaimea Anderson; great aunts: Malaika Adero, Yolanda Roebuck, Joyce Armstrong, Debbie Elder, Eleanor Latimer, Denyse Cason and Sherara Saffell; uncles, Diarra Jackson, Ashande (Shannon) Holland, Anthony Lorenzo Roebuck, Tony (Sylvia) Elder, and Enrique “Jazz” Jackson; great uncles: Earl Roebuck, Robert Roebuck; God parents: Latoya Johnson, Emily Rainy, Chiquita Booker, Donte’ Booker; and a host of cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday at Lennon- Seney United Methodist Church, funeral service, 4:00 p.m., Minister Eric Bonner, Officiant.
Interment, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Veteran’s Cemetery (John Sevier), with full Military Honors.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
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Receiving of Friends
Saturday, May 27, 2023
3:00-4:00 p.m
Lennon- Seney United Methodist Church
2084 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915
Funeral Service
Saturday, May 27, 2023
4:00 p.m
Lennon- Seney United Methodist Church
2084 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915
Graveside
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
10:00AM
East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want;
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and may the PEACE of GOD that surpasses ALL understanding bring comfort to ALL now and forever. Treasure the memories of your Love Ones in your Hearts 💕 forevermore. Continual prayers for ALL in the days, months and years to come.
It’s still odd to see this. I’ve known you since I was in Pre-K beginning kindergarten and we’re in our 20’s now; Hadn’t seen you in years but always had love for y’all. Get your rest Roe, the earth is wicked anyway💯 Love you forever and after🤞🏾 Cover your family like I know you will, the days to come will only become as hard as the circumstances allow.