Funeral services for Command Sgt. Major Robert L. Westbrooks, age 85 of Manchester, formerly of Piedmont, AL conducted at the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Piedmont, AL.
Burial in Piedmont Memory Gardens.
Mr. Westbrooks passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN.
Mr. Westbrooks was born June 12, 1924 in Spring Garden, AL to the late Elbert L. and Emma Rountree Westbrooks.
He retired as Command Sgt. Major after 21 years of service in the U.S. Army and was a recipient of the Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of Piedmont Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one brother, E.L. Westbrook, Jr.; and a sister, Frances Jenkins.
His survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Doris Stewart Westbrooks of Manchester, formerly of Piedmont, AL; son, Robert L. "Danny" (Camille) Westbrooks, Jr. of Columbus, MS; daughters, Connie (Joe) Steele of Tullahoma, Cindy (Scott) Williams of Manchester; sister, Jacqueline Knighten of Ocala, FL; sister-in-law Gwen Westbrook of Jacksonville, AL; nine grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Facts
Born: June 12, 1924
Place of Birth: Spring Garden, AL
Death: July 21, 2009
Place of Death: Murfreesboro, TN
Occupation: Retired U.S. Army
Survived By
Doris Stewart Westbrooks, Spouse
Robert L. "Danny" Westbrooks, Jr., Son
Connie Steele, Daughter
Cindy Williams, Daughter
Funeral services for Command Sgt. Major Robert L. Westbrooks, age 85 of Manchester, formerly of Piedmont, AL conducted at the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Piedmont, AL.
Burial in Piedmont Memory Gardens.
Mr. Westbrooks passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN.
Mr. Westbrooks was born June 12, 1924 in Spring Garden, AL to the late Elbert L. and Emma Rountree Westbrooks.
He retired as Command Sgt. Major after 21 years of service in the U.S. Army and was a recipient of the Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of Piedmont Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one brother, E.L. Westbrook, Jr.; and a sister, Frances Jenkins.
His survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Doris Stewart Westbrooks of Manchester, formerly of Piedmont, AL; son, Robert L. "Danny" (Camille) Westbrooks, Jr. of Columbus, MS; daughters, Connie (Joe) Steele of Tullahoma, Cindy (Scott) Williams of Manchester; sister, Jacqueline Knighten of Ocala, FL; sister-in-law Gwen Westbrook of Jacksonville, AL; nine grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Facts
Born: June 12, 1924
Place of Birth: Spring Garden, AL
Death: July 21, 2009
Place of Death: Murfreesboro, TN
Occupation: Retired U.S. Army
Survived By
Doris Stewart Westbrooks, Spouse
Robert L. "Danny" Westbrooks, Jr., Son
Connie Steele, Daughter
Cindy Williams, Daughter
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