BEECHMONT – Robert L. Dethrow, 73, of Beechmont, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 6:20PM at his home. Mr. Dethrow was born September 15, 1937 in Benton, Illinois. He was a machinist with TVA and member of Luzerne General Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Carl Anderson of Drakesboro, Wendell (Gail) McPherson of Dunmor, Robert (Kim) McPherson of Franklin, KY, and Bobby Dethrow of Mt. Pleasant, TX; daughters Debbie (Leon) Beleau of Gainsville, FL, Sherry Jo Dethrow of Gainsville,FL, and Tammy Lynn Dethrow of Mt. Pleasant, TX; ten grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:00AM at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home, with Rev. Roger Wright officiating, assisted by Rev. Darren Pentecost. Burial in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday after 5:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.