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Bob was born on Saturday, September 4, 1943, in Cookeville, Tennessee, and he was the son of the late Newton Herbert Nash and the late Elizabeth Jewel (Goff) Williams.
Bob was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was an avid sports fan.
Bob is survived by his Wife of 60 years, Nancy Pearl (Montgomery) Goff; Son, Tommy Goff; Grandson, Arlo Wilder Goff; 2 Brothers, Ronnie Williams, and Weldon Williams and his wife, Ann; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
Graveside Service for Bob Goff will be held Friday, September 5, 2025, at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Dwight Henry officiating.
To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message, please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
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