Bobby Eugene "Gene" Roaton

January 5, 1938 - January 9, 2021

NEW ALBANY, MS - Bobby Eugene "Gene" Roaton, 83, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. He was born on January 5, 1938, to W.C. and Laura Lee Hall Roaton in Union County, MS. He was a retired Auto Mechanic. A private family graveside service will be Sunday January 10, 2021 at Keownville Cemetery at 2:00 PM with Bro. Jerry Bishop officiating. Bobby is survived by his wife: Bobbie Sue Garrison Roaton of New Albany, MS; three daughters: Shelby Jean Holliman (Randy) of Carthage, TN, Pamela Susan Pannell (Charles) of Myrtle, MS, Kimberly Lee Roberts (David) of Ellistown, MS; one sister: Dot Metts of Pooleville, MS; one brother: Robert Roaton (Betty) of Little Rock, AR; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and seven brothers. Expressions of sympathy for the Roaton family may be sent to: www.mcbridefuneralhome.com