ALLIE EUBANKS ROBARDS, 75 of Bartlett, TN retired IBM executive, died April 24 at his home with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Lewis F. and Nettie Robards Sr.;and his brother, Lewis F. Robards Jr. He is survived by his widow, Joy; sister, Flora (Paul) Searcy of Lake County, FL; three stepchildren, Stephanie (J.J.) Leatherwood, Mark (Robin) Trusty, and Chad (Leigh) Trusty all of Bartlett. “Allie Pops” leaves six grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Allie attended Memphis Technical High School where he was class president. He graduated from the Columbia Military Academy in 1950. He attended the University of Oklahoma on a football scholarship and played on two championship teams. He also received an electrical engineering degree from Christian Brothers College. Allie was a Korean War Army Veteran and received the National Defense Service Medal during his service to America. A memorial service will be held at Faith Baptist Church on N. Germantown Rd., Thursday April 26 at 3 p.m. There will be no visitation or graveside services. The family requests any donations be made to Wings Foundation at West Clinic or Trinity Hospice Foundation. Family Funeral Care 901-761-8000