Robert Louis Kephart, age 89, of Florence, passed away March 30, 2022. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 12:00 noon at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens in Florence. Williams Funeral Home is directing.
Mr. Kephart was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Ray and Frances Marks Kephart; sister, Margaret Kephart Phifer; and daughter, Laura Grayson Reese.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joan Carter Kephart; son, Robb Kephart (Leigh Ann), son-in-law, Meyers Reese; grandchildren, Lauren Kephart Banks (Tevin) and Luke Kephart; great-grandchild, Greyson Ray Banks.
Mr. Kephart graduated from Coffee High School and attended the University of North Alabama. He enlisted and served in the Guided Missle Defense System in White Plains, New Mexico with the U.S. Army. He later served at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. He retired as a National Guard recruiter as a Lt. Col.
He was a lifetime member of Northwood Methodist Church in Florence. He enjoyed many years of playing golf with friends and family, and was a member of the University of North Alabama Sportsman’s Club.
Mr. Kephart was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and a wonderful friend to many. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
