Robert E. French

Robert E. French obituary, Camden, TN

Robert E. French

Robert French Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oakdale Funeral Home - Camden on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Robert Eugene French, 84 of Paris, TN passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Henry County Health & Rehabilitation. Mr. French was born on May 19, 1940 in Detroit, MI to the late Ronald Eugene French and the late Ruby Ruth Bronson French. He was also preceded by a son, Charles Stanley French and brother, John Gilbert French. Mr. French was a retired business owner, member of Temple Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Survived by:
Wife: Janice Malin French of Paris, TN
Daughters: Eugenia Carol Perino (Joseph Mitcham) of Paris, TN Dawn Marie (Carl) Walters of Novi, MI
Three Grandchildren: Stephanie Griffin, Alysa (Jason) Wilkinson, Megan Walters
Seven Great Grandchildren: Malyha, Aaniyah, Amelya, Jayden, Jordan, Jay, Theo
Visitation with the French family will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Oakdale Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel with Paster Gerald Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastview Cemetery.
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