Mr. Robert Harold “Goat” Killen, age 86
Of New Johnsonville, TN passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. He was born on November 29, 1939, in Milan, TN to Robert and Vera Killen.
Goat was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent 25 years in industrial maintenance with Inland Container in New Johnsonville. His strong work ethic and commitment to his profession earned the respect of those who worked alongside him. He retired in February 2004 after a long and faithful career.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday, August 5th and from 9:00am until service time Thursday, August 6th at Humphreys County Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Mr. Killen will be conducted at 11:00am Thursday, August 6, 2026, from the Chapel of Humphreys County Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Moore officiating.
Interment will follow in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Lobelville, TN.
Survivors:
Wife of 31 years:
Glenda O’Daniel Killen of New Johnsonville, TN
Sons:
Bill Killen (Lisa) of Atwood, TN
John Killen (Martha) of Camden, TN
Daughter:
Susan Head (Josh) of Adams, TN
Stepsons:
Jason King (Kristy) of Linden, TN
John King (Debbie) of Murfreesboro, TN
Sister:
Lynn Kirk of Jackson, TN
Grandchildren:
Laura Jones (Matt), Jackson Head (Makalee)
Kailey Killen, Riley Killen, Vera Killen
Natalie King and Jay King
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Robert Benjamin Killen and Vera Palmer Killen
Wife: Wanda Mannon Killen
Brother: Gayle Killen
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Crooked Creek Cemetery Fund at Bank of Perry County, Attn: Tammy, P.O. Box 457, Lobelville, TN 37097.
Arrangements entrusted to Humphreys County Funeral Home
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This obituary was published by Humphreys County Funeral Home.
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