Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Jun 12, 1932 – Apr 2, 2019
Robert Jesse Coombs, age 86 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday April 2, 2019. A native of Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Daniel Hargett and Margaret Faller Coombs. Mr. Coombs was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Tammy Coombs, and a sister, Margaret Ferrell.
Mr. Coombs is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Hall Coombs; sons, James Daniel Coombs of Huntsville, AL, and Thomas Edward Coombs of Hendersonville, TN; daughter, Mary Beth White and her husband Lance of Murfreesboro, TN; sister, Betty Campbell of Alpharetta, GA; three grandchildren, Justin Coombs and his wife Megan, Emma Grace White, and Ian White; and one great-grandson, Hayden Coombs; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Don Johnson and Rev. Carey Dean officiating. Graveside service will be 3:00 PM Friday at EverRest of Cheatham in Pleasant View, TN, with military honors. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Mr. Coombs was a US Air Force veteran, and retired from the Ford Glass Plant in the accounting department.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse, Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro, or the charity of your choice in memory of Mr. Coombs.
An online guestbook for the Coombs family is available at www.woodfinchapel.com.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 615-893-5151.
Mr. Bob, you are simply one of my most favorite people in the whole world. You and Linda are and have been such a blessing to all who know and love you. May you enjoy your beloved Jesus time!
Joe and Shahe Nahler
April 09, 2019 | Gallatin, TN
What a kind man with a servants heart. Grateful to have known him.
Ray and Sharon Moss
April 05, 2019 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nancy and Cal Hyland
April 05, 2019 | Lebanon, TN | Friend
So sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Remember the good times that we had at Two Rivers - never a church like it. Precious memories. We were at a senior gathering either at Gatlinburg or Sevierville at 9/11 and I remember that we wanted to come home - too sad to stay. Thankful Two Rivers folks can do the service. Sincere sympathy and prayers, Wayne and Jane Jackson
Wayne and Jane Jackson
April 04, 2019 | Old Hickory, TN | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man. I am so sorry that he had to experience so much pain, but I know now he is at rest with our Lord. He will be missed. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Kitty Gannon
April 04, 2019 | Murfreesboro, TN
Linda, so sorry to hear about BOB. He will be missed greatly. I'm also sorry that I will not be here for the funeral. Just got the message tonight and am leaving for Illinois in the morning. You will be in my prayers.
Mary Adams
April 04, 2019 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Dan, very sorry for the loss. Sending condolences and prayers for your family.
Robert Kennedy
April 04, 2019 | Huntsville, AL | Coworker
God bless you all and may God bring peace during this time,
Vicky Chambers Shoulders
April 04, 2019 | Hendersonville, TN | Friend
God please bless the Coombs family with strength during this time of loss.
Brett and Amanda Wilks
April 04, 2019 | Huntsville, AL | Coworker
