Robert Drew Threlkeld

Robert Drew Threlkeld, 65, of Clanton, Alabama passed away November 28, 2023, at UAB Hospital, in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born May 28,1958, in Oahu, Hawaii, son of the late Donald Howell Threlkeld and the late Helen Carmichael Threlkeld.

Surviving are his Wife, Rebecca Alred Threlkeld; Daughter, Leslie (Cortney Bryant) Threlkeld; Son, Drew Threlkeld; Daughter, Emmajean Threlkeld;  Brother, Albert (Lori) Threlkeld; Sister, Donna (Daniel) Velasquez.

Robert retired from military service in 2001 as a Commander in the United States Navy.  His twenty years of service included extensive sea time on numerous ships including the USS Carr and the USS John Rodgers.

Following his military service, he served as plant manager for the Tenaska Lindsey Hill and the Tenaska Central Alabama Generating Stations in Billingsley, Alabama. He was committed to his local community and served on numerous boards and councils including The Chilton County Health Care Authority and The Public Building Authority of The City of Clanton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Robert’s honor to the Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation, Chilton at stvfoundation.org.

Friends will be received Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Clanton with the service following at 2:00 p.m.


Martin Funeral Home directing.

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