OBITUARY: Robert Edward “Bob” Murray

Robert Edward “Bob” Murray, age 93, of Goodlettsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Goodlettsville Church of Christ, with James Robert Dearman and Davis Murray officiating. The family will receive friends at Goodlettsville Church of Christ on Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the service at 1:00 PM. His cremains will be interred at a later date at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.

Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-four years, Sadie Robinson Murray; his parents, Robert Walker Murray and Mamie Edwards Murray; and his sister, Peggy Murray Harris. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Paula) Murray of Kingston and David (Dana) Murray of Joelton; his daughter, Carol (Jim) Dearman of Madison, AL; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of extended family members.

Mr. Murray was born in Nashville on July 9, 1933, and lived most of his life in the area. He graduated from Litton High School in 1952 and went on to serve his country for three years in the United States Marine Corps, including fifteen months in Japan. Following his military service, he graduated from the Vanderbilt College of Engineering in 1960.

He retired from Nashville Electric Service after thirty years, including being the manager of the Civil Engineering Department. He later worked for nine years in engineering and construction for the State of Tennessee. In addition, he owned and operated his own civil engineering and land surveying company and was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

After retirement, Mr. Murray volunteered with the American Red Cross for seven years, traveling across the state to assist with blood drives-often bringing his grandchildren along on “blood runs.” He also enjoyed investing and was instrumental in starting a stock club during his time at Nashville Electric Service.

A faithful servant, Bob remained deeply involved in church life. He served as a deacon for fifty years at Lischey Avenue, Madison, and Goodlettsville Churches of Christ. He chaired the building committee at Madison Church of Christ, led the visitation program at Goodlettsville Church of Christ, was an inaugural member of the Finance Committee that started Goodpasture Christian School, as well as the committee that built Valley View Christian Camp, and participated in numerous other works. He also delivered Meals on Wheels through Madison Church of Christ from his retirement until the age of 92.

At age 80, Bob demonstrated great perseverance by overcoming throat cancer through extensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, often fixing things with duct tape, and loved traveling with his wife. Together, they visited 46 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, traveled to 18 foreign countries, and enjoyed many ocean cruises. As a big Vanderbilt fan, he also traveled to every SEC stadium cheering on the Commodores.

After Sadie’s passing in 2009, Bob spent many joyful years with his friend and companion, Carolyn Mitchell. Together they hosted dinners, birthday celebrations, and game nights. She brought much laughter to his life, and he loved her granddaughters as his own.

Bob will be remembered for his faithful service to Christ, his love for his family, his engineering mind, and his memorable sense of humor.

The family requests, if so desired, that memorial contributions be made to Nashville Rescue Mission or Churches of Christ Disaster Relief. Donations may be sent in care of Robertson County Funeral Home.

The family would also like to thank Alive Hospice for their wonderful care and Sharon Fleming, his special neighbor.

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This obituary was published by Robertson County Funeral Home.

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