Bernie Ladane Robbins, 67

He was born July 9, 1940 in Warren, Ark., to the late Hayward and Beatrice (Funderburk) Robbins. He is survived by his wife, Susan Alice Robbins of McMinnville, and his children Elizabeth (Lisa) Robbins, Bernard (Bubba) of McMinnville, and Erika Nicole Robbins of Little Rock, Ark.; as well as five grandchildren, Brandon and Nathan Robbins, and Matt, Ericka, and Emily Turner.

He is also survived by a brother Bobby Robbins and his wife, Kay, Connie Sue (stepsister), cousins, Charles, Ronnie, Butch Funderburk and many more relatives and friends here and throughout the country.

Bernie served eight years with the U.S. Navy and Fleet Marines with service in Vietnam and then many years in various areas of law enforcement. He was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.

Donations may be made to V.A. Oncology, Nashville or American Cancer Society Hope House Nashville or Lazarus House Hospice, Cookeville in lieu of flowers.

A memorial Mass will be held at St. Catherine’s Church on Saturday at 11 a.m.