Robert is married to Cammie Suter. They have four children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Robert is Elder of Boneyville Baptist Church of Stanford, KY.

He graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1979.  He then joined and spent 5 years serving in the United States Marine Corps. After serving in the military he attended Campbellsville University for 2 years. He pastored at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Monticello, KY for 9 years and is currently pastoring his 22nd year at Boneyville Baptist Church. Robert retired from Boyle County Detention Center after serving 18 years.