Funeral services for Robert Edward Futch will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Dr. C. Stewart Holloway and Rev. Buddy Willis officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ruby. Pallbearers will be Spencer Caubarreaux, Matthew Able, Connor Branch, Dane Lancaster, Jimmy Hayes, and Tim Brasseaux.

Mr. Futch passed from this life on Friday, May 8, 2026, in the comfort of his home and in the presence of his devoted wife of 58 years.

He was born on August 10, 1941, in Nashville, Georgia and served in the United States Air Force after finishing school. He met and married Linda Chelette of Ruby, Louisiana, and they built a life together there. They founded, owned, and operated D & D Carpet in Alexandria, Louisiana until they retired almost 30 years ago. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church for many years, where he taught Sunday School, and more recently was a member of First Baptist Church, Pineville, where he served as a deacon. His hobbies included woodworking and gardening. His greatest joy was spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Mr. Futch was preceded in death by his parents, T. J. and Gladys Nicholson Futch; brothers, Weymon Futch and Kenneth Futch; and sister, Rachel Stripling.

Left to cherish a lifetime of memories are his wife, Linda Chelette Futch; daughters, Devona Able (Greg) and Delisa Bressler (Brad); brother, T. J. Futch, Jr. (Sarah); sisters, Geneva Bailey and Anelda Guest; sisters-in-law, Mary Futch and Linda M. Futch; grandchildren, Grace Anne Branch (Connor), Spencer Caubarreaux, Matthew Able, and Caroline Bressler; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made to the Youth Ministry of First Baptist Church Pineville, 901 Main St., Pineville, Louisiana 71360 or to the Support Groups Ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, 5011 Jackson Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302.