Robert F. Risner, age 78 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was a native of Florence, AL and the son of the late Robert Ray and Mattie Louise Vinson Risner. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Risner.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pat Risner, siblings, Donnie Risner, Dolly Mannozzi, Clay Risner, Barbara Jean Belcher, and David Risner, several nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

Mr. Risner attended the United Methodist Church and was owner of Risner Brothers, Inc.

Memorials may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association or Caris Hospice.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, September 3, 2017 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.