John Fredrick Roller, age 75, of Smithville passed away Friday July 31, 2020 at his residence.

He was born August 5, 1944 to his parents the late George Everette and Willie Gray Roller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughter, Sarah Grizzle; grandson, Josh Reece; and brother, William “Baldy” Roller.

Mr. Roller worked as a Nurseryman.

He is survived by his children, Glenda (James) Hale of Woodbury, Shelia Chapman of Smithville, John (Michele) Roller of Smithville, Donnie (Jennifer) Roller of Smithville, Ronnie Roller of Smithville; grandchildren, Amanda Roberts, Michael Roller, Brenda Tramel, Heather Musick, Samantha Rohling, Johnna Roller, Kaitlyn Roller, Logan & Ethan Roller, Dylan Roller, Brook Roller, Krya Wood, Dallas Roller, Sadie Grizzle, and Slade Grizzle; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sylvia (Andy) Black of Smithville, Virgie (Jimmy) Hendrixson of Smithville, Diane Malone of McMinnville, Barbara Jones of Smithville, Brenda Kaye Roller of Smithville, Kathy (Jake) Adcock of Morrison, Melinda (Darrel) Walker of Morrison; brothers, “Bo” (Mary) Roller of McMinnville, Michael Roller of McMinnville, Richard (Rose) Roller of Smithville, Tim Roller of McMinnville, and Randy Roller of McMinnville; special Aunt, Goldie Ferrell; mother of his children, Shirley Roller; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service was held Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Dekalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Glen Chapman and Dereck Johnson officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Tim, Randy, Richard, George, Michael and Dallas Roller.

The family ask that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 12, 2020