KINGSPORT - 1SG(RET) Mack H. Roberts, Sr., 85 of Kingsport, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Mack was born in Blackwater, VA on July 26, 1931 to the late William and Mary Collier Roberts. He retired from the Army as First Sergeant with over 23 years of service.