Robert E. French, 96, born July 8, 1918 in Paris, MS, passed away on December 5, 2014 at his home. He was a member of Carpenter Local #345 and was a Shriner. Mr. French is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Ethel Russell French; six children, Larry French, Barbara (Bill) Ashabranner, Gerald (Mary Anne) French, Michael ( Judy) French, Nancy (Kevin) Freeman, Tina (Walter) Owen; fourteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 at Black Jack Presbyterian Church in Mississippi. Forest Hill East Funeral Home 901-382-1000