Robert Ellis McKechnie, 76, of Carbondale, KY passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was born on January 20, 1943 in Madisonville to the late Melrose Thomas and Neil McKechnie. Robert was an engineer with the State of Kentucky. He enjoyed playing cards, reading and riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his son, Charles Jerome McKechnie of Carbondale; brother, Jack McKechnie of Madisonville; sister, Ann (Ralph) Weaver of Madisonville; several nieces and nephews; and his companion of thirty years, Jessica Ethington of Carbondale.

A visitation and sharing memories will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville.