Robert Brotherton

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Dewey Brotherton, age 87 of Cookeville, TN, will be held Saturday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Bro. Buddy Johnson and Bobby Lane will officiate.

His family will receive friends Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Mr. Brotherton passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024. Born on July 28, 1936 in Algood, Tennessee to Bertha Phy Brotherton and Dewey Homer Brotherton.

Robert dedicated over 30 years of his life working for the state of Tennessee, Department of Transportation. Robert enjoyed his work, knowing that he was contributing to the betterment of his community. You would often see him working with his team on the interstates.

Robert was also a passionate golfer, spending countless hours on the golf course perfecting his game. He loved the friendship and competition of the sport. Over the years, he made three hole in ones and played at courses all over the state.

Robert was also a long time member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ in Cookeville, TN.

Robert is survived by daughter Linda Williams (Jeff) of Cookeville, TN, son John Brotherton of Cary, NC, grandchildren Travis Williams and Mitchell Williams of Cookeville, TN, sister Robbie Wilmoth of Cookeville and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his late wife of 61 years Betty Barnes Brotherton , sisters Devonia McGee of Cookeville, Dorothy Nichols of Cookeville and infant bother Ray Douglas Brotherton.

Family members will serve as pallbearers.

Hooper,Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements (931)-526-6111. Share memories and condolences at hhhfunerals.com