Robert N. Launius, 80, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Born October 4, 1938 in Manning, Arkansas he was the son of the late Nolen J. and Beatrice J. (David) Launius. Robert was a career Navy man and had served during the Vietnam War. He was a devoted Christian and member of Temple Baptist Church, White House. He was also a Mason, member of the Scottish Rite and a Shriner. He loved to travel and had seen all 50 states. He was the eldest of his parents’ five children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in Death by his wife of 36 years, Barbara, and also by a brother, Phillip. He is survived by his four children, Tamara Foster (Tony), Joyce (Michael) Finch, Ellen (Raymond) Gates, and Robert (Sabine) Launius; two brothers, Harold and John Launius; a sister, Phyllis Freeman; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A celebration of life service will be held at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville, Saturday at 4 pm. An hour of visitation will be immediately prior to the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude www.stjude.org or to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society donate.lls.org
Robert N Launius

Born in Manning, Arkansas on October 4, 1938
Departed on November 20, 2018 and resided in White House, TN
- Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Chapel
- Saturday November 24, 2018 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- Life Celebration Service: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Chapel
- Saturday November 24, 2018 4:00pm to 5:00pm
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November 22, 2018 6:47 pm
very sorry for your loss just getting to know bro. Robert we love you
November 23, 2018 8:51 am
From AR Cousin:
Ann Jackson Wright
Bob & I reconnected in retirement, we met for breakfast w Phil. Then family gatherings at Cypress Church between Willow & Manning. AR.
Many phone calls and happy times shared via technology!
Will miss my greeting, Hello Sweetheart! Ann