James Byron Robinette, age 44, of Kingston passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home.  Byron was born July 28, 1979 in Pascagoula, Mississippi and has lived in Roane County all his life.  He was a 1998 graduate of Roane County High School and a member of New Midway Baptist Church in Kingston.  Byron had a great love for motor cross racing, gardening, photography, hiking, and camping.  He also enjoyed Martial Arts where he held a Black Belt in Taekwondo. He was an avid UT Vol fan.  Byron treasured time spent with his family and friends.  Preceded in death by his grandfather, Edgar Robinette and grandmother, Mildred Phillips; grandparents, Ernest Oakley Fowler and Lena Pearl Fowler Williams; special cousins, Jamey Vaughn and Jason Robinette. 

 

 

SURVIVORS

Loving Parents​​       Kyle & Wanda Robinette of Kingston

 

Brother​​​                     Steven Robinette & wife, Annette of Kingston

 

Sister​​​​                         Cayla Thompson & husband, Randy of Kingston

 

Nieces & Nephews​         Parker, Luke, Faith and Paige Thompson

​Whitney Walker, Tasha Hamilton, Ashlee Zeek

 

Great Nephew​                Danny Hamilton

 

Several extended family members, dear friends and racing buddies.  

 

The family will receive friends 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Fraker Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life following at 2:00 pm, in the chapel with Rev. Rod Garrett officiating.  Interment will follow at Crawford Cemetery.  Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.