Robert R. Whitney, age 74 of Three Rivers, died Monday, November 23, 2009 at his home. He was born in Caruthersville, Missouri on December 12, 1934 the son of Roy H. and Leatha V. (Cullom) Whitney. Robert served in the U. S. Army from 1957 to 1963. He worked as a machine operator for Continental Can retiring in 1999. Robert was a member of the Three Rivers Masonic Lodge. Robert is survived by a son Randy (Kerry) Whitney of Anchorage, Alaska; 2 grandsons; Robert and Richard of Anchorage. A sister Marion (Grady) Overton; 4 brothers, Rex (Barbara) Whitney; Charles (Midge) Whitney; Jack (Barbara) Whitney; Larry (Cindy) Whitney. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers Roy H. Whitney II and Johnny Whitney; a sister Peggy Westra. As per his wishes a cremation has been conducted. Service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Flowerfield Baptist Church with Bruce Fielis officiating. Interment will follow in Flowerfield Cemetery. Military rites will be by Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170. Memorials may be directed to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements were handled by the Eickhoff, Farrand, Halverson Chapel, Three Rivers. An online register is available at www.efhchapel.com