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Robert Stegall Obituary
Santa Fe, TN
Robert O. Stegall, age 85 died May 27, 2015 in his home following a battle with Lewy Body Disease. He was born in Cortez, CO.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rillie and Marvin Stegall, three sisters, Alma Stegall, Mona Haisten, and Maudell McEachern.
He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, June Kirkland Stegall; one son, Robert Keith Stegall and his wife, (Janet); three granddaughters, Jen (Lucas) Ketner, Erin Stegall, and Lindsay (Joe) Nixon; a great-grandson, Robert Silas Ketner; a great-granddaughter, Eden June Nixon; three brothers, Bill (Nelinda) Stegall, Larry (Louise) Stegall and Stan (Lois) Stegall; a sister, Mary Nell Kirk; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his dearest friend, Susan (Richard) Parker.
His early musical background included playing steel guitar and piano with the Hackberry Ramblers, the Road Runners and Johnny Horton. While on The Louisiana Hayride, he shared the stage with Hank Williams, Jim Reeves, and Johnny Horton. He recorded on Abbot Label in the early 1950's.
His business background was as owner of Gulf Service Stations in Bossier City, LA, Stegall's Child Care Center and Beech Springs Recording Studio in Haughton, LA, and Stegall's Mini Mart in Grassland, TN.
The past 25 years, he has been a music publisher, working with over 30 freelance songwriters in the Nashville area. He continued to work from his office in Berry Hill, TN, until his illness this past summer. His publishing companies included Jenerilin Publishing, Bob Stegall Music, and Courtyard 108.
He held past and present memberships in the Lions Club, serving as President, The Rotary Club, SACUS, LACUS, St. John's Masonic Hall, BMI, ASCAP, CMA, First Methodist Church, Shreveport, LA; Brentwood Methodist Church in Brentwood, TN, and Santa Fe Methodist Church in Santa Fe, TN.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. Joe Bowers will officiate the service assisted by the Reverend Larry Stegall and Stan Stegall officiating. Interment will take place in Williamson Memorial Gardens.
Active Pallbearers: Jason Campbell, Joe Nixon, Lucas Ketner, Nick Nichols, Jimmy Miles and Lance Wing. Honorary Pallbearers: Michael White, John Kelton, Pat Adams, Richard Parker, Bill Stegall, Jim Vest and Larry Alderman.
Memorials may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, lbda.org.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service at Williamson Memorial.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Stegall
July 20, 2015
BOB WAS WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT. KINDNESS, HUMBLE, JUST A GREAT PERSON. SEVERAL TIMES HE PITCHED MY SONGS TO DIFFERENT ARTISTS. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING ABOUT KNOWING HIM IS HE BECAME A FRIEND. GREATNESS COMES IN A PACKAGE. IT IS CALLED BOB STEGALL. RIP
Chris Stacey
June 3, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. All our love, Chris Stacey & The Dot Records Family
Lanny and Anita Abramson
June 1, 2015
Keith, it was with great sadness that we heard of your father's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 1, 2015
On behalf of all the Shenandoah family, we want to extend to you our deepest condolences Keith. You and your family will be in our prayers in the coming days and weeks.
Sean Murray
May 31, 2015
I'll miss my calls and chats with one of the nicest guys I had the privilege to get to know. He was a friend to songwriters everywhere , I don't think the word 'no' existed in his vocabulary. Condolences to Miss June, Keith and family at this sad time. You'll be sorely missed my friend, God Bless you.
Bob & Jane Tolleson
May 31, 2015
Keith and Janet, Jane and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. We enjoyed meeting and visiting with your Dad at gatherings in the BCC neighborhood. He was always a pleasure to be around. God Bless
Debbie Zavitson
May 30, 2015
Its so hard to lose that man in our life that was, in so many ways our rock. My sincerest deepest condolences Keith, to you and your family.
Debbie Logan
May 30, 2015
My prayers are with the Stegall family at this time. I used their filling station in Bossier City and visited with Mr. Robert and Keith. A wonderful family. God bless!
Carlos Weinheimer
May 30, 2015
I was fortunate to have met Bob and June 3+ years ago. Much enjoyed working in their home, listening to their stories from days gone by, he still was able to play the piano then. His musical talent, appreciation of beauty and overall kindness was reflected by the smile of his beloved wife. I will greatly miss him.
Larry Alderman
May 30, 2015
We will miss you, my friend.
Nick Nichols
May 29, 2015
Nashville has lost one of it's greatest men the music business has ever known and I have lost a friend. I will always remember his kindness and treasure the friendship we shared Prayers and love to you all duriing this difficult time and may God give you His peace that passes all understanding
May 29, 2015
Keith and family, Nick, myself (Greg Altman), and all of the Nicholsworth of Music Publishing family mourn with you and your family over the loss of your father, Mrs. June's husband, and a constant friend to songwriter's all over the country. We will continue to pray with you and remember all the good times with Mr. Bob...God bless you friend.
Reina Armstrong
May 29, 2015
Sending love to all my family up there. Wish I could be there.
Fran MacLeran
May 29, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful person and I, as many others, will miss him very much.
The world has lost a beautiful person, but Heaven has gained much.
Gerrie McDowell
May 29, 2015
Keith, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Kimberly Mitchell
May 29, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My heart is with you all.
Darlene Launius
May 29, 2015
My love and condolences to all the family.
Jim Martin
May 29, 2015
Will be praying for and thinking of all of you in this time.
Jerzine Johnson
May 29, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sandra Fox
May 29, 2015
Bob, I will miss your kindness, your smile, your talent, strength of character and your wisdom. You were such a blessing to your family, community, and to those of us who were fortunate enough to have known you. When I lost Daddy, you were always there for me and I will never be able to express my gratitude for the time you spent with me, it was a saving grace and I thank you. To June, Keith, Janet, Jen, Erin, Lindsay and your families, there are no words except that I love y'all with all my heart and you are continuously in my thoughts and prayers. So Sadly, Sandra
Katie Smith
May 29, 2015
June, I am so sorry you lost Bobbie! Will always remember our younger days. Love to you and the family.
Marvin
May 29, 2015
June, there's no way anyone else can know your feelings at this moment in time. Bob left a lot of sweet memories for us all. You are both a strong independent woman and a part of a tremendous duo that has given me a best friend. Thank you for that. IOU. Just let me know how to repay you, otherwise I'll try to pay it forward. Be blessed.
Robert and Marilyn Horton
May 29, 2015
Dear Cousin, please accept our heartfelt condolences. I remember Bobby so well, those were wonderful days. Now, no pain no sorrow, a better place. Bob and Marilyn Horton
cherelle cartwright
May 29, 2015
To everything there is a season and an appointed time. It's never easy dealing with loss but I pray your strength in the Lord who does all things well. May HE be a source of peace, comfort and joy to your family. Joy as you reflect on the wonderful years spent together. Memories and love live on forever. All will be well.....all is well even when it doesn't seem so. On behalf of your Bahamian family, know that you all have our deepest sympathy and love always.....
Brittany Jester
May 29, 2015
Dearest June, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweetheart. Bob was a great man with a kind heart and passion for music. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Sending lots of love. Hugs, Brittany
Gordon Bradberry
May 29, 2015
I sure treasure our time together and the life lessons and stories you shared Mr. Bob. You've left this world with a great family and legacy. Godspeed Sir.
May 29, 2015
Sorry for your loss, Keith. Thinking of you and Janet.
May 29, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are with you Bob as you are welcomed home. Sending love to you, June, Keith Jen, Erin and Lindsay.
May 29, 2015
Love and Prayers for the Stegall family.
May 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I was truly blessed to be a small part of his life. God truly blessed me. Heaven just got a little bigger.
May 29, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Being from Whiteface, he was like a member of the family.
Joyce Fisher LaRue
Kim Maxwell
May 29, 2015
One of the sweetest men I had ever met- only knew him a year and what a huge impact he had on my life. I will miss his stories of days gone by, his guidance, and his humbleness. I can't even imagine how many lives he affected like my families in his 85 years on earth. We will miss you Mr Bob- but promise to always take care of and be good friends with sweet June.
(We also will build a better bridge so June won't slip and have to swim across to visit us)
Such a talented man right from the start.
Shirley Brown
May 29, 2015
Blessings and prayers to family members and loved ones at this silent moment in life.
Virginia St. John
May 29, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your Sweetheart, June. You and your family have my deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Virginia
Ruby Sierra
May 29, 2015
..ROBERT (bob) STEGALL..WAS A LEGEND.. He eas loved by so many people..Especially his family..He will be missed by all..He had friends hight and low..May God keep the family strong for each other..my thoughts and prayers are with you all...
june stegall
May 29, 2015
Our eternal flame
ruby sierra
May 29, 2015
..May Bob light his way to heaven where he is going..to watch over his family..
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