William Douglas Rambo

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William Rambo Obituary

William Douglas Rambo

Brentwood, TN

William Douglas Rambo, age 82, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014.

Mr. Rambo was born on September 12, 1932, in Murfreesboro, TN, son of the Frank Douglas Rambo and Ruth Pitts Rambo.

Mr. Rambo graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1951 and later graduated from Lipscomb University in 1962. He will always be remembered as a passionate, caring and loving man who's life's work was to help people that were in need. He worked for the TN School for the Blind and the TN State Prison, where he taught adult basic Education for preparation for GED. He taught mobility and braille to the blind and visually handicapped. After many years of faithful service to those he helped, he retired in 1992.

He was also a proud and active member of Johnson's Chapel United Methodist Church in Brentwood, TN, NAPSAE, NEA, TEA, Lions Club, Gideons, 4H and The American Legion Post #82.

He is preceded in death by his parents and birth parents, Dave Irvin and Emma Matilda Pitts.

Survivors include his wife, Esther Faye Rambo of Nashville, TN; son, Frank Rambo of Marietta, GA; step-son, Tony Gilbert (Connie) of Antioch, TN; grandchildren, Shannon Alvis of Antioch, TN, LeeAnne Mullikin of Smyrna, TN, and Robin Gilbert of Nashville, TN; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Guardian Hospice of Franklin, TN, for the tender and loving care given to Mr. Rambo.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at two-thirty in the afternoon on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn's Cross Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held from four o'clock in the afternoon until seven on Monday, November 10, 2014, at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Johnson's Chapel UMC and American Printing House for the Blind.

Visit the online obituary: www.woodlawn-roesch-pattonfh.com.

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Published by Tennessean on Nov. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for William Rambo

9 Entries

June 29, 2015

A very sweet person and a very caring man I MISS HIM VERY MUCH. YOUR FRIENDS Teresa and Heather Anderson

TERESA ANDERSON

February 16, 2015

I KNEW MR. RAMBO HE WAS A VERY KIND MAN. WHEN I NEED HELP HE CAME TO MY NEEDS TO HELP ME & DAUGHTER.THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS.REST IN PEACE MR. DOUG.

November 11, 2014

I was proud to call him my uncle Billy- he was always a gentleman and represented our family well in any circumstance- he will be missed by all of us - we should strive to be more like him- my prayers continue for aunt Faye and cousin Frank, Jack Dayton, his sister Lillie Mae's oldest son, Tullahoma, TN

Nick Wargo Jr.

November 10, 2014

Doug was one of the greatest examples of what all of us should strive to be. He will be truly missed.

Lynette DeLisle Allen

November 10, 2014

I will always remember Mr. Rambo. He was my 6th grade teacher and I have to say, that he was my favorite teacher. When I was in school, autograph books were very popular. He wrote in mine something I have never forgotten- A school is a nation where you get an education.Rest in Peace, Mr. Rambo.

Vanessa Beasley

November 10, 2014

Daddy Bo, as I call him, was my great grandfather. He was the best grandfather out there. Everytime I saw him he would ask me "Do you still want to go to Lipscomb University?" And I would tell him yes. After his passing I know now to definitely make him proud and in 2016 attend Lipscomb University and follow in his footsteps. My Daddy Bo was my biggest inspiration. I will never forget our memories and I will never forget you. I love you so much Daddy Bo.

Gail and Richard Maxwell

November 10, 2014

We had known Doug during the 1960s before our moving out of state. He was a delightful person in many ways and left a legacy of helping others improve their lives. Please accept our condolences for his passing.

John McCroskey

November 9, 2014

Uncle Doug, as I called him, was a gracious and loving man. I enjoyed many Christmas dinners and Thanksgivings dinner with him, Ant Faye, Frank and their family. He and his family always made me a part of their family, especially uncle Doug. I will miss you greatly and will never forget memories of you. I know your are on the right side of the lord and you will always by one of my angels in heaven.

Ray Midgett

November 8, 2014

Uncle Doug is the kindest,loving,and caring man I have ever known.I will always remember our trips to Hellen Kellers and to the Farm where he grew up as he shared so much of his life with me.
I will miss you dearly and the accepting of your gift of Love , Life and the richness of making everyone feel as a family should .
Be Blessed and Comforted in the arms of the Lord.

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