George Henry Roberts, Capt. USAF Retired, age 81, of Powell, formerly of Heiskell, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Knoxville.

George spent 22 years, 11 months, and eight days serving in the U.S. Air Force, and he was very proud of his military career, which included time in Vietnam. While in the Air Force, he worked as a nuclear reactor systems tech, radio communications tech, and an electrical systems officer.

During his civilian career, he worked for Millers Department Store in the maintenance department, Modine Manufacturing, and Precision Disc Corporation.

George retired in 1990 to enjoy his combined family, woodworking, engraving, and traveling. He attended Black Oak Baptist Church in Clinton and also made many visits to Second Baptist Church in Clinton. [Read more…]