Robert B. Gaston Sr.

I am currently overseas and just heard of his passing. I am truly sorry, but at the same time so very glad to have met such a fine gentlemen and a superb Doctor. He was my doctor for almost 10 years. I wish his family well.

My name is Donna Mills.. I was a patient of Dr. Gaston for years. He was the sweetest, most caring and always happy. SO VERY sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person.
God Bless the family.

My name is Donna Mills.. I was a patient of Dr. Gaston for years. He was the sweetest, most caring and always happy. SO VERY sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person.

I was privileged to wait on the good doc and his wife @ Merchants in the early 90"s. After her passing, I again got to help take care of Dr. Gaston and his son, who dined with us @ Jimmy Kelly's almost every Friday. If they couldn't make it, Dr. Gaston would call so we wouldn't hold their table. Once on a flight from Chicago the gentleman next to me upon hearing I worked @ Jimmy Kelly's said, " Do those 2 doctors still come in on Friday night ?" People saw we made a fuss over the Gastons because we enjoyed their company. That tradition will continue though our friend is gone.

This man made a huge difference for good in many spheres and so many lives. That includes my own. "Oh How the Mighty have fallen!" God now bless his family with His Peace.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you upon the passing of your Dad. He was a fine gentle man who took care of our families for two generations.

Love prayers and sympathy are sent to Mrs Gaston and dear ,(former) neighbor, friend (Dr.) Bob Jr. .----Judy ADAMS (Woods)

Dr. Gaston, I learned of your dad's passing today. I'm so sorry to hear about it. He was a very good doctor and a great man. He left this world a better place. Our family saw him when we couldn't see you. Prayers for all the family.

For the good family of Dr. Robert Gaston, Dr. Gaston was an honorable and good man who treated every member of my Corbin family for over45 years. His dedication and decent manner gave us comfort knowing we were safe in his knowledge and his hands. My father, James, loved Dr. Gaston and they spoke of the war and all of the years since baffled by the foolishness of some and amazed by their families. For all of you left to speak about his life's work and the joy he ignited in all of you, and us, his patients let us keep his words in memory telling his stories with truth and lasting dedication! I say God bless you all and God bless this Gentle Man who's countenance was full and strong. Laura Corbin Mullet

I was honored to work with both Doctors Gaston in their practice. Their love and concern for their patients was an inspiration to all of us. I was so impressed with Dr. Gaston's knowledge and compassion, and his staff and patients loved him. May God bless the Gaston family with treasured memories for years to come.

I have known Dr. Gaston since I was 8 years old. He cared for my family and my parents till his retirement. He saved my father's life twice and acted as if it was no big deal. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. He never was rushed and always took time to find out what the problem was. I share your grief but rejoice that he had so many wonderful years.

Many Blessings on this family

Delores Rodriguez Thompson

What a perfect example of a "Southern Gentleman." We loved the time we had with him at The Cumberland at Green Hills. He always made you feel important. Our sympathy to his family.
The Residents and Staff of Brookdale Green Hills.

Thank you Dr. Robert G. Gaston for your kindness, your humor and your unwavering dedication to all the people you touched, my thoughts are with family, employees and every patient who knew him.

Prayers for the Gaston family. He was a good doctor. And so is his son. Miss all of you.

I have always admired Dr. Gaston since I was a teenager. He was for me the exemplary good man, with a clear vision of what life has to offer and its responsibilities. He was deeply compassionate and steadfastly dedicated himself to alleviating pain and suffering to help make life better for others. His life was a legacy worthy of emulation. I will always have the deepest respect for him and the advice he shared for as long as I live, and am so saddened to learn today that he has slipped away from those he loved and loved him.

I was a patient of Dr. Gaston's many years ago and always found him to be thorough, pleasant, and understanding. He was unique in many ways.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gaston family. May God comfort you in your time of sadness.

Dr. Gaston Jr and Family I will always remember your Father as he was the only Dr. in Nashville some 30yrs ago that would see my Family,so Thankful that I got to know him well,and continuein the generosity with you Dr. Gaston Jr as being my Dr. Sorry for your loss of a great man!!

my deepest sympathies to Dr Gaston's family, friends, patients and to all who had the honor of knowing and working with him .. one of the most pleasant parts of my day .. arriving at Donelson Hospital around 0600 and as I was walking in Dr Gaston would be walking out after his morning rounds . I would say good morning Dr Gaston and he would always reply with a smile and a good morning Jim . some how that made my day a little brighter . I am honored to have known such a gentleman not only one of the best doctors I ever worked with but one of the kindest and friendliest men ever to walk this earth . I know he will be missed but the memories he left I hope offers some degree of comfort at this time . GOD bless him RIP

Dr.Gaston will be long missed in our community. He cared for other people and treated everyone with care and consideration. He was one of the most highly respected leaders in Donelson. Dr. Gaston was a kind and generous friend and employer to my mother Loyce Woods who worked for him for twenty years.Dr. Gaston and his family treated my mother and our family as if we were members of his own family, leading to lifetime friendships with his sister Eloise and his son Bob.
Dr.Gaston was one of the smartest people I have known and always had a kind word for everyone.No matter how busy his medical practice he always made time for others.
Larry Woods

Dr. Gaston Jr. and family. My heart is broken to hear of your father's passing. He treated four generation's of my family. He was a kind,gentle and so caring to all of us. There wasn't a time if I needed to be seen he would tell me to come right in without hesitation. He was my Dr. for 47 years and now I'm seeing his wonderful son. May he rest in peace and one day we will all see him again. Deborah Lee Wheeler.

Dr Gaston Sr was a very humble man. An was a great Dr.Sorry for your loss but heaven has gained a special angel.Prayers going up for the family.

Dr. Gaston was a kind, genuine man who took his oath seriously and passed along that same giving personality to his son, Bob Gaston, Jr

Dear Dr, Gaston, Very sorry to learn of the passing of your father. Our long-time friend Susan Robinson Keen of Conroe,TX told us your Dad 'growed her up" through her childhood. There must be thousands of patients like her and ourselves whom your father and you have helped. What a privilege for you to practice together thereby crafting a fine legacy. God Bless you and your family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Dr. Bob,
I am so sorry for your loss, your father was one of a kind, an outstanding doctor,and a gentle soul. My prays are with you and your family.

Dr. Gaston was a great and loved man in our community. May he rest in peace and ride that " babana train" in heaven. Sincerely, Carol Smith

Dr Gaston was such a kind and dedicated man both to his patients but mostly and more importantly his family. So sorry to his family for their loss.

Dr. Gaston was a good man. He will live on through his son, Dr. Gaston, JR. who is also a good man. What a great legacy to leave in this world having people know you by your kind and compassionate deeds.

To a life well lived and a blessing to all who knew or had the privilege to be a patient or a friend.You where loved and will be missed.

Dr.Gaston was a great Doctor and a truly gentel,caring man. He will be missed by many.There will never be another like him.Our deepest sympathy. Robert M.Worrell,and Cindy Worrell Bennett.

He was not just a great doctor but a kind and gentle man who was loved by so many.

He was not just a great doctor but a kind and gentle person.

Dr Gaston was one of the first physicians I called on when I entered pharmaceuticals. He was always kind, respectful and wore a gentle smile. I am thankful to have known him. What a legacy he leaves!

Tremendous gentleman and great doctor. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Dr Gaston was a Wonderful Doctor and a gentle soul seen him when Dr Gaston Jr didn't have appts and My dad had him as his Doctor for 35 years Our Condolences to Dr Gaston Jr and your family .I am sure you have wonderful memories of working with your dad for many years .Peace & Prayers

Dr Gaston was a great doctor and a good friend and good employer. Love Terri Mangrum

He was our family doctor; however, years later my father's specialist was out of town...and my 68 year old father had pulled several muscles and could not move...he refused to go to the hospital...I called Dr Gaston and left a message for him to call...AND HE DID...within 2 minutes!!! He then promptly called in a muscle relaxer/pain med...Dr Gaston had a heart of gold...a hand for healing...and a sweet caring disposition.

Dr. Gaston Jr and Family,
My condolences to you and your family. I am sure Dr Gaston Sr was a fine man and father. His son has proved him well.

Dr. Gaston was a great doctor in Donelson. He treated many members of my family. Has a great family. Beau is carrying the name and practice forward. Allen McCampbell

Great Doctor! Deepest sympathy to the family...

Bob, Dr. Gaston is an authentic Southern Gentleman. I'm so sorry for your loss and will cherish the memories. Love, Paulette

.......Dr. Gaston was a great person, anytime I would have an ailment, he had the most soothing voice to calm you down, he always talk to you and put you at ease before doctoring you. In this day of "fast in/ fast out", he was definitely part of a passing breed of caring doctors.....

This wonderful man was my doctor when I was a young girl. He made a lasting impression on me. I remember his gentle kindness and the way he made everyone feel very special. I pray God's peace and blessings over his family.

Dr. Gaston, JR, i never had the pleasure of meeting your dad but have heard what a wonderful man he was and i do believe that you are following in his footsteps. i am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that the good Lord wrap his arms around you and your family and help you to heal. May your Dad RIP. Praying for you.

I has been so easy to see why Dr Gaston Jr is such a blessing and a wonderful doctor! He got it from a wonderful example. Thinking about your family. In Christ...Linda Hopkins

Dr Bob Gaston Jr ,So sorry for your loss, Dr Gaston Sr was a southern gentleman and will be missed by the community and his wonderful family. Your friend Debbie Smith L.P.N.

So sorry for you loss! May God be your comfort!

I had the pleasure of having Dr. Gaston, Sr. as my doctor for many years until I changed jobs and my insurance changed. He was truly the ultimate southern gentleman. He was so kind and nice, always holding my hand when he first came in the room. He really listened and was just wonderful. Dr. Gaston, Jr. has also been my doctor and my children's doctor when they were little. He's just like his father - a true gentleman. Dr. Gaston, Sr. will be missed by so many, but he has earned his crown in heaven for all his kindness and service to so many. My deepest sympathies to Dr. Gaston, Jr. and his family. May God bless you with wonderful memories of the time you had with this wonderful man and may He give you peace and comfort.

We are so thankful to have called him our friend. Bob and Jane we are holding you in our prayers.

A great man, a compassionate human being, and a great role model for physicians. We were all very lucky to know him.

He was one of a kind. A human being that many should aspire to replicate! I was blessed to have him as my doctor and enjoyed the feeling(which he portrayed)that I was his only patient, it was his kind way of doctoring!

Bob and family, So sorry to be working out of town this week.
It is a terrible thing to lose such a great colleague and friend.
We often spoke of the special people both Dr Gaston Sr and Jr are. Our thoughts and prayers for all of you.

Sherry and Gerald Burns

Dr. Gaston was my doctor for forty years. He was a fine gentleman and a wonderful doctor. I so hated to see him retire. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him.

What a wonderful man. I used to wait on Dr. Gaston and Gloria at O'Charley's on Murfreesboro Road many years ago. Everyone there loved them both. Prayers are with you and your family, Dr. Gaston, Jr.

Dr. Gaston was a nice man and good doctor as is Dr. Gaston Jr. much respect for the both of you. Prayers for your family respectfully.

Dr Gaston was a fine man, and was my parents doctor for many many years.

Dr. Gaston & Jane,
So sorry to hear of Dr. Gaston, Sr.'s passing. He was such a good friend to all of us at Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family for strength, peace, comfort, and happy memories.

Dr. Gaston. So sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers

Dr. Gaston Jr and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father...He was a fine man and left a great legacy and example for generations to come. Although a patient of Dr. Gaston Jr., I remember Dr. Gaston Sr. around the office... Always happy, cheerful, and truly interested in his patients. May God bless you richly at your time of loss.

Sorry for you loss Dr Gaston Jr. Your dad was a very sweet man. He will be missed.

Dr Gaston was a wonderful man. He was my doctor for a while. The entire family will be in my prayers. God bless you all.

I love him and his son! They took such great, understanding care of me and my family. Such sweet, huge, intelligent, funny, great men! Thank you so much, Dr.G. and rest happily in peace! Dr. Joseph Benjamin Collins

Dr Gaston was an Awesom Doctor! I went to him from 9yrs old to 18yrs. He was the Best! Thank you for being a Wonderful Doc to my family & I as I'm sure you were to others! Comfort & Blessings to your Family! Until we meet again in our Heavenly Home!

Dr. Gaston was a true gentleman, with the most gracious manners. He always had a good morning smile when he walked in Summit Medical Center each morning. I know the family will miss him greatly.

Dr Gaston Jr sorry for your loss praying for you and your family

He cared for (3)generations in my family.
Loved Dr. Gaston

Fine man & doctor lost to this community...went to Dr. Gaston for several years. He helped me w/my MS doctors...always trusted him.

Dr. Gaston was literally the very first person I met when we moved to Donelson. He came to our motel room to treat me. We were still waiting for our furniture to arrive and hadn't even moved in yet. He was a wonderful man.

Dr Gaston was my doctor for over 30 yrs,He was the kindest gentleman and doctor that I ever knew,I was sorry to hear of his passing and my prayers are with His family.

So Sorry For Your Loss Dr. Gaston Jr Praying For You And Your Family. May He RIP. He Was A Great Man And Will Be Missed.

So sorry to hear of his death! He lived such a blessed life and was our family doctor for many years along with his son, Bob! My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family!

Dr. Gaston, I'm so very sorry to hear about your father's passing. He certainly lived a full life, and I know he was very proud of you. I wish I'd taken the time to listen to some of his stories. My prayers are with you and your family.

Bob,

I'm sorry to hear about the death of your dad.

I remember the pool and the good times we had in the neighborhood and him stopping by on his way home when any of us were sick.

He was a blessing to several generations of folks who lived and grew up in Donelson.

So sorry to learn of Dr. Gaston's passing. It is so hard to lose a parent; one is never prepared.
You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Pete & Sandra Hampson Mossman
Knoxville, TN

Dr. Gaston,Jr.and family....We were so sorry to here about your father's passing. Dr. Gaston, Sr. has certainly earned his "wings" and now enjoying his rewards in Heaven with Jesus. "You really have not lost something, if you know where it is"......and we all know where your father is.....HEAVEN.....THEREFORE, YOU REALLY HAVE NOT LOST HIM....JUST A TEMPORARY SEPARATION IN TIME ONLY. Love and Prayers...Carolyn and David Adcock

Bob,

Saddened to hear about your dad. I still have great memories of the neighborhood and of him stopping by on the way home when one of us was sick.

Dr. Gaston was my doctor for 25 years until I moved to Knoxville. I loved him dearly. Praying for Bob and the family.

He certainly was well loved in Donelson, my physian for a while and then I started seeing Bob. Both men are the sweetest, down to earth physicians I ever knew. God Bless.

Dr. Robert Gaston Sr. thank you for being our Donelson doctor for almost 6 decades taking care of generations of your patients and their families with distinction.
But you're more that to me, you and your family were our friends. Y'all lived next door to my late parents, Sidney and Mitzi Smith for close to 50 years. Our families spent time together, good friends. My childhood memories and a share of my adult life lessons were shaped from our friendship with you and your family.
When I think of honor, integrity, compassion, and service to others, you come to mind. Were you part of the "greatest generation", absolutely. To Bob I leave you a line from To Kill a Mocking Bird, the court room scene when Atticus departed the court room, "stand up child, your father is passing." Dr. Gaston RIP.

We are so to hear about your father's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

I am very sorry to hear that Dr. Gaston has passed away. He was our family doctor for a number of years. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed very much by the entire medical community.

I lived in Donelson as a child, and I, remember how kind he was. So sorry to hear about his passing. My prayers go out to his family during this time.

I am so sorry to hear this. Dr. Gaston was so dear to my family! He was very blessed to do what he loved and did so well for so long! My prayers are with Bob and his family.

Prayers for the family he was a great Dr he will be missed

Bob, I was sorry to receive an email to the Class of '64 this morning sharing the news of your dad's passing. He was legendary in the medical field in Donelson, but you know that. What you might not know are the many lives he nurtured and some he saved. My dad was among those he saved. I won't go into the details, but your dad saw dad in an emergency situation and immediately knew what was wrong but not the extent. He quickly referred us to a GI surgeon, sent dad to St. Thomas, and although the surgery was horrific and the recovery long, we were blessed to have dad with us at the end of the day. I've always credited your father with quick thinking and a storehouse of knowledge used in concert with his compassionate nature in not only saving dad but also in caring for our entire family.

It appears from the obituary that you have a wonderful family with whom to experience this new path. I'll be praying for all of you.

Dr. Gaston Jr. I'm so sorry for your loss

I am sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Gaston, Sr. I did not know him but I am a patient of Dr. Gaston, Jr and I want them to know they are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry for your loss and ours. Who would have known all those years ago when I walked into his office, that a lifetime of love, respect and admiration took hold in a single moment. He treated everyone with kindness, loyalty, respect and dignity. He Loved people and loved helping people. He was truly a great man, he will be missed so much.

So sorry To hear about your loss, prayers lifted for the family and friends of such a wonderful man..

Such a wonderful, compassionate man who gave freely of himself. We will miss your Dr. G. God's healing and blessings to your family. Thank you for the sincere care of your patients and dedication to your profession. Rest in His Heavenly Peace.

So sorry to hear this. One of my favorite doctors growing up in Donelson. PRAYERS for the family .

I am so sorry for your lost.. Your dad was a legend! Prayers are with you and your family..

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Gaston, Sr. He was a household name in our family. He was my grandparent's physician (Robert & Sadie Morrison) for many years as my grandmother grew up in Donelson. He will be remembered by his gentle demeanor and care for his patients.
May God comfort you. You are in our prayers.
The Morrison, Moultry and Murphy families

I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I know he had a long & wonderful life and was a great doctor. I will always have fond memories of him.

So sorry to hear of Dr. Gaston's passing. He was a wonderful doctor. My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends

so sorry for your loss and mine he was a great doctor and friend for years rip.

Dr.Gaston so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless