Robert Leroy Lord, Sr.

Robert Leroy Lord, Sr. obituary, Goodlettsville, TN

Robert Leroy Lord, Sr.

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Apr

18

Inurnment

2:45 p.m.

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5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN 37216

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Robert Lord, Sr. Obituary

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Robert L. (Bob) Lord. Sr Age 85 Stepped into Glory at 1:35PM on March 20, 2026. Bob passed at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

Preceded in death by parents Charles and Norma Lord, Sister Evelyn Gaudrault and former wife of 50 years, Gretchen, mother of his three sons.

Born and reared in MA and ME, Bob was a Service Station Owner, Tow Truck Driver, Camp Owner, Mechanic and all around Mr. Fix It! After moving to Nashville in 1995 Bob went to a little church one Sunday and gave his heart to the Lord. He then went to Divinity College, became an Ordained Minister and started a street ministry under the Jefferson Street Bridge, Feeding, Clothing, Loving and Praying for the homeless Vets on the streets of Nashville until he was unable to do so. Street name: Hamburger Bob

A Celebration of Life and Inurnment for Robert (Bob) Lord will be conducted at 2:45 pm Wednesday, April 18, 2026, at the Spring Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, 5110 Gallatin Pike South, Nashville, TN 37216

Survived by: 

Wife Verdie Lord 

Grandsons: Robbie Lord (Nicole) and Jason Treat 

Stepson: Jeff Treat (Lisa)

Special Family Members: Randy Ferrell, Veronica Testerman, Shearon Treat, Tom and Jane Sheehan, Lillian Novak and Tim Lassiter Family.


Arrangements entrusted to Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located in Dickson, Tennessee.

Spann Funeral Home serves families throughout Dickson County including Dickson, Charlotte, Burns, White Bluff, Fairview, Bon Aqua, Lyles, and Cumberland Furnace, as well as other surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

18

Inurnment

2:45 p.m.

Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery Mausoleum

5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN 37216

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Services provided by

Spann Funeral Home - Dickson