Robert R. Carothers, Jr. 75 of St. Cloud, Florida went to be with the Lord December 26, 2011. He was born September 18, 1936, in Selma, Alabama. He resided in the Osceola County area since 1974. He was the son of the late Robert R. Carothers, Sr. and Minnie E. Massee. Robert was involved in the underground construction industry for many years. He was preceded in death by his children William Russell, Robert Christopher, and Deborah Ann. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Lisa Carothers; daughter, Beth Carothers Helser (Mark); grandchildren Christopher Bennett, Nell Ann, Bradley Christopher, Joshua Tyler, Timothy Gene, and Christopher Trevor. A celebration of his life will be held at the Heart Cry Chapel in Kissimmee on Saturday, January 7, 2012, in the morning at eleven o’clock. Arrangements under the direction of Grissom Funeral Home and Crematory, Kissimmee, FL.