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Elliott Schwab
June 14, 2008
I am saddened to learn of Rob's passing. I met him two years ago and really enjoyed doing business with Rob. I will miss talking with him.
michael shain
June 10, 2008
Dear Roxanne,Ellen ,and Brett,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Rob's death. I met Rob in the fall of '71 at the FIJI Hut during rush.John Edgerton was in my pledge class and we were glad to have his baby brother join us.
There was nothing about Rob not to like. Kind,enthusiastic,that great smile and the twinkle in his eye--I could go on.I have vivid memories of him dragging back into the frat house after a long day of baseball practice,taking photos at events,imitating folks dancing,etc...
I am very grateful for the way he worked so hard to keep his old friends in touch with e-mails and the Fiji CD. I had a great time last year visiting with him in Memphis.He gave me a great ballpark tour and we had a great lunch at Carlos's restaurant.
I feel fortunate to have had Rob as a friend. I hope each day will become a little easier for the Edgerton Family and I know you will find great comfort in your wonderful memories of Rob.I regret that I could not attend the funeral service or the celebration afterwards.
Sincerely,
Mike Shain
Leonard Compton
June 9, 2008
Rob, I was always 'to busy' to come to see the Redbirds with you. You were a remark-able person and you will be missed not only by your family --but, your many, many friends. I am thankful for the few months we were able to be together.
Karen Dobbs
June 9, 2008
Dear Edgerton family,
I only met Rob last fall at Chris and Becky's home at the FIJI reunion. I could tell how he held the group together with pictures followed by even adding me to the FIJI e-mail list. Everyone there (including Rob) told me how much they thought of my husband, Chip, who had passed away the previous March, not knowing that Rob soon would be going through the same trials. I so enjoyed getting to meet him and later reading about his perseverance. His strength and attitude reminded me of Chip. I'm sure they're together having another better reunion and I know you are so proud of him. We were all so lucky to have these huge personalities in our lives! Those FIJI's knew how to pick 'em. Much love and many prayers are being sent your way.
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Jim & Marge Kasperbauer
June 9, 2008
Roxanne, Ellen, and Brett,
We were in Santa Fe, New Mexico, when we received the news about Rob.
Thank you for sharing your hushand and dad with us. The first time we met Rob we felt this instant connection and thought the feeling unique and special. But it didn't take us long to realize that EVERYONE felt an instant connection with Rob. We felt that he was one of our best Chamber friends....but so did everyone else.
When we count our blessings, we definitely include our friendship with Rob.
Rob, to paraphase the song made famous years ago, "You lit up our lives".
And so our dear friend,
"Happy trails to you until we meet again."
Jim and Marge
Sherry Wood
June 9, 2008
Rob has been such an asset to the Germantown and Memphis community and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
larry smith
June 9, 2008
None of us can understand why God chooses to call back to heaven some of our greatest humans--"before" their time.
My own time spent with Redge --was during our UT days--- back in the 1970's. I never had the chance to meet any of Rob's family.
However, I do have a short story for Rob's family, which hopefully will bring you/them some "comfort".
My lady friend/ "significant other", lost her Mom, to cancer, when she was 4 years old.
Her Dad---a great guy-- lived a long and a good Catholic life; he passed away, five years ago.
My lady friend--- and all others, in her immediate family---were all so incredibly sad and "lost", when their Dad died.
For whatever reason, very shortly after his death, the Good Lord allowed "Dad " to return to Earth, two times , in the dead of night, to give words of consolation, to his son, to "share" with all others in their family, including his daughter, my lady friend.
For her ( Marianne), and for her two sisters, Dad Oliva told his son, to tell his sisters: " He has seen their mother; she is well"; MORE IMPORTANTLY:
" she has been hugging them and holding them, as they sleep, every single night of their lives, since she passed away" (some 45 years ago)!!
Hearing this--- made Marianne--- feel so much better!!!
_______________________________
For Redge's family: you can be sure that your hub/ your Dad--- is holding you, in his arms, every night, til the time that you all reunite, again!!!
Larry Smith, Syracuse, NY
John Miller, Laura George and Marissa Welsh with Edward Jones
June 9, 2008
Rob was a wonderful person and a dear friend. He always wore a smile and strived to do his best in everything he did. He was one of those rare people who could make the day brighter by just being there. We will miss him.
Ginger Harrison Carney
June 9, 2008
Rob was a true gentleman---so sensitive, kind, sincere, honest, loving, and fun...definately a man of integrity! Anyone who met him was drawn to him and he became an instant friend. His love of life and positive outlook was obvious. He gave his all to everything he was involved with---his school, his fraternity, his job, his friends, and of course his family. He was the best of the best. My memories of him from UT, FIJI, and most recently, the Mphs/Shelby Co UT Alumni Board will remain close to my heart, with his family in my prayers. I'll never watch another baseball game without thinking of him.
John Lillie
June 8, 2008
I am honored to have known Rob and to have called him a friend. All of his friends from college, fraternity brothers, little sisters, and just friends thought the world of him, and it is through Rob's efforts that we all kept connected through the coming years. Rob brought warmth, joy, happiness, true concern, integrity, and a selfless caring to everyone he ever met. He is the most genuinely good person I've known, and I will mourn the passing of this good man and brother. I know of no one who did not think of Rob in the highest terms. He leaves us physically, but his spirit leaves a standard for all of us to follow. My thoughts and prayers are with you his family- as well as I share the grief of all who were privelaged to know him.
Wes Engram
June 7, 2008
To Rob's Family,
I worked with Rob at the Redbirds and found him to be one of the most kind and generous men I have ever known. We'd make the weekly trek down to Mississippi to place our bets and I really enjoyed getting to know him. He sure was proud of his wife and kids. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Greg Marcom
June 7, 2008
Rob I will not be able to go to a Redbirds game without thinking of you. You were truly someone who never met a stranger. You will be greatly missed my friend.
Dolores Fleming
June 7, 2008
Sad to the core is the best way I can describe these days since hearing that Rob had died. Roz, Ellen, Brett, and family, you’re grieving and there are a multitude of friends in his extended family who are grieving with you - many like me with a connection through the Redbirds. It was a common interest of liking to watch baseball on the first base side that brought several of us together – including Rob - when the Redbirds first came to town. Some of us moved as a group to a similar spot in Autozone Park; Rob’s love for the game led him to become a part of the Redbirds staff. But that was just the beginning of our connection; if Rob was in the Park, he would come by, sit with us, talk with us, share a bag of peanuts and commiserate or celebrate the game of the day. Thursday night I went to “the game” and sat with tears streaming down my face looking at the flag flying at half mast – a deserving tribute to a wonderful man!
Christie McGee
June 7, 2008
To the family of Mr. Rob,
I just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your husband/father is a wonderful man. I knew him through my father, Fred Heros. For the last 4 or 5 years, he has helped make my sons birthday wonderful by coordinating the best redbirds birthday ever!! Tonight, we will be there to celebrate my sons birthday, and as my dad said yesterday, it will not be the same without Rob there. He is a wonderful person and will serve the Lord well. We will miss him dearly and will always remember his kind heart and smiling face!! May all of the strength of the Lord be with you in this difficult time. All of our love, The McGee Family (Christie, Kel, Steven, and Maddie) and Fred and Gayle Heros
Christy and Ryan Seals
June 7, 2008
We are friends of Brett from college, and we are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Bob and Ellen Bundy
June 6, 2008
Dear Roxanne, Ellen, and Brett:
Bob and I send our love to you. We wish we could be there this weekend with you and all the FIJI family. Rob is someone Bob and I have respected and admired since the day we each met him. He and Bob shared a special love for baseball through the years. We appreciate so much his concern and encouragement to us and our Rob as we battled leukemia this past year. It was such a blessing to see him this past October at Rufus and Becky's (due to his planning and hard work). We hope Redge's efforts at keeping the FIJI family together will be carried on in his honor and memory. May God comfort you and give you peace. We have lost a great man on this earth to a greater glory in heaven. Much Love, Bob and Ellen Bundy
Robbie Hardin
June 6, 2008
Rozanne, Ellen & Brett,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Rob was a wonderful person who touched the hearts of so many people. He will be greatly missed by all who ever knew him.
Van Smith
June 6, 2008
OK my brother,
You now will have the connection to get your beloved Cubs in the World Series and get a long awaited Championship.
I have been having breakfast with you almost every Wednesday morning for the past 10 years. I always looked forward to your smiling face when you entered the room. I will sorely miss you. Love you my brother. CUBS WIN !!!! CUBS WIN !!!
Ashley Burris Hardin
June 6, 2008
Rob, thank you so much for all that you and Rozanne have done for me and my family.We love you and miss you.
Louanna Hardison Haworth
June 6, 2008
Rob......Forever the epitome of the Tennessee Volunteer spirit. The Torchbearer's maxim well-defines you: "One that beareth a torch standeth in shadow to give light to others."
The University of Tennessee Class of 1975
Ken Harvey
June 6, 2008
Rox, Ellen, Brett
I was one of the lucky people that knew Rob from his Fiji days at UT. He was a great friend and a better person. I am going to miss him so much. May God Bless the three of you.
Casey (Hill) Whiteaker
June 6, 2008
Rob was someone that I admired and respected a great deal. My heart goes out to the family.
Karl and Susie Willard
June 6, 2008
I have known Rob since his freshman year at UT where we were very close as fraternity brothers of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI). Rob is one of those rare individuals that we all strive to be, he was so much to so many and all of it good. Rob was in our wedding almost 31 years ago, I know I was fortunate to have his friendship and am thankful that Susie and I were able to visit and spend some quality time with Rob and Rox when we were in Memphis last month.
Rob was a truly good human. We all know and recognize when we encounter goodness & integrity in others. Something about them confirms to us an excellence of character. Like all that knew him, we are hurting at the loss of my brother, our friend, a wonderful husband, devoted father and most of all a truly great person that we were fortunate to know and love.
For our FIJI brothers, little sisters and friends Rob was the glue that held us together after 30+ years. Rob’s efforts were tireless when maintaining contact with and between all of his FIJI friends and organizing events to celebrate our history with each other. He embodied the FIJI motto: "Not For College Days Alone". Rob will be missed by many and we will do our best to carry on in a way that pays tribute to his efforts while he was here on earth with us. Today I will be flying to Memphis for the service.
Take care and know we love all the Edgertons as we did your father, God bless you all.
Wolf Scott
June 6, 2008
Rob will always be remembered as one of the really great people. I enjoyed my years with him as a UT Fiji and will always have fond memories.
Sherrye Rhea
June 6, 2008
Rob was one of the finest men I have ever known. He was always there to lend a helping hand and did it with a smile on his face. We have lost one of the great ones......
Sincerely,
Martha Muse
June 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rob was a friend to all who met him through the Memphis Redbirds. He will be sorely missed.
Sherman Muse and The Muse Family 2564 Lynnfield Road, Memphis 38119
Claudia Mannon
June 6, 2008
Rosanne,
I am deeply saddened at this news. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Rob was a great guy, committed and giving, and I always appreciated everything he did for Amy (Whitten-Hall) and her softball @ G'town.
Michael & Wendy Smith
June 6, 2008
Both of us became acquainted with Rob through The Diamond Club. Rob's warm, sincere passion for people infused everything he did. We found ourselves caring more about the Redbirds and the Germantown Chamber because he cared so much. He never forgot the people and causes he championed. We will never forget him.
Mike & Wendy Smith
Nancy Burris
June 6, 2008
Rob was truly a great friend that also had a tremendous influence in the lives of my children. My love goes out to Rozanne, Ellen, and Brett in their time of loss. The world this side of Heaven has truly lost a great man. Rob will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Ron Halle
June 6, 2008
Redge will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. Rox, the prayers of so many are with you!
Danny Gullett
June 6, 2008
I will definitely miss you, Rob. You were a big help for me with your tireless and endless passion for the game of baseball and the Memphis Redbirds.
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemeteries & Cemeteries
June 6, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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