Robert S. Schaeffer, Sr., long time resident of Hernando, Mississippi, passed
away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis,
Tennessee from injuries sustained in a recent automobile accident. Mr. Schaeffer
was born April 28, 1930 in Capleville, Tennessee and was a graduate of
Whitehaven High School. He was the youngest of 6 children belonging to
Sandeford Julius Schaeffer, Sr. and Lillian Geniver Howard Schaeffer. Mr.
Schaeffer was a long time automobile business owner in Memphis, Tennessee as
well as a local cattle rancher in North Mississippi. He enjoyed reading, spending
time with his family and traveling almost daily to his farm near Senatobia,
Mississippi with his wife Gussie to see their dog Lucy, who kept vigilant watch
over their cabin there. Mr. Schaeffer leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Gussie
McClendon Schaeffer, daughter Christy Schaeffer Southerland and son Scott
Schaeffer, both of Southaven, Mississippi, son Tim Barnette of Hernando and
daughter Pam Barnette Brunner of Paris, Mississippi. He was preceded in death
by his oldest son, Robert S. (Bob) Schaeffer, Jr. of Cordova, Tennessee. He also
leaves behind 11 grandchildren and was preceded in death by a 12th grandson,
Johnny Southerland as well as 17 great grandchildren.
The family will be receiving friends for visitation at Hernando Funeral Home
Thursday, December 30 at 10:00am with services to follow at 12:00pm.
Donations, in lieu of flowers may be made in Mr. Schaeffer’s name to St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
www.hernandofuneralhome.com
662-429-5260