Name: Graveside service for Robert Frank "Bob" Kopjoe
Start: 2025-08-30T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Memorial Garden at the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin

Published by Legacy on Aug. 23, 2025.

Robert "Bob" Frank Kopjoe passed away on August 12, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 89. Born on August 25, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, Bob was the son of Frank and Elsie Kopjoe. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Geraldene "Gerri" Kopjoe.

Bob will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Lorraine Delmastro; his children, Paul Kopjoe (Julie), Karen Hoffman (John), and Carl Kopjoe; his stepson, Steve Waters (Dabney); grandchildren Daniel Hoffman, Jonathon Hoffman, Abigail Vandelinde, Benjamin Hoffman, and Spencer Hoffman; step-granddaughter Caroline Unger; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 30, at 5:00 p.m. in the Memorial Garden at the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, where all are welcome to gather in remembrance.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the

First Presbyterian Church of Franklin

101 Legends Club Drive

Franklin, TN 37069.

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