Robert Herbert

Robert Alvin Herbert, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away on September 4, 2017. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Robert C. Herbert and Betty Cary Bostick Herbert. A WWII Veteran of the US Army who served in Europe. Graduate of Franklin High School class of 1940. He retired from G.P. Rose & Co as the Vice President. He was also a member of the American Legion, Post 22 Franklin, TN and the Lions Club. Preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Yvonne Herbert; siblings, William "Bill" Herbert and Mary Porter Burt. He leaves behind his daughter, Betty Cary (Terry D.) Sawyer; siblings, John "Jack" G. Herbert and Jane Cary Grymes; grandchildren, Cary (David) Cherry, Robert C. Herbert (Claire) Sawyer and Sara "Sally" (Hunter) Myatt; great grandchildren, Caroline and Margaret Cherry, Anne Claire and Robert Herbert Sawyer; sister-in-law, Margaret Herbert and many other loving family members. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Friday and one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Christopher Herbert Sawyer, David Cherry, Hunter Myatt, Wilson Herbert, Jr, Bill Grymes and Ernest Bullock. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Dotson's Breakfast Group, Trinity Boys and members of the American Legion Post 22 and the Lions Club. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 615-794-2289 www.williamsonmemorial.com

Visitation Details

Friday, September 8th, 2017 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Saturday, September 9th, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Service Information

Saturday, September 9th, 2017 11:00am, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Interment Details

Mt. Hope Cemetery