He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Christine Luce Besse, sisters, Ann Frances and Joyce Besse.
Survivors include his daughters, Bethamy Besse and Kimbery Rogers, both of Pulaski, TN, their mother, Kathleen Chapman of Clarksville, TN, his brother, Rollin Besse & Karen of Gowanda, NY, his grandchildren, Nathan Sutton and Melissa Beecham, his great grandchildren, Trace Gear and Avery Majors, his girlfriend, Rose Cartee of Pulaski, TN, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Giles County Senior Center, 100 Senior Citizen Lane, Pulaski, TN, 38478.
A gathering of friends for Robert will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Carr & Erwin, followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM.
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home