William Robert Oxford Sr.

Sumner Place where he was a longtime resident for 10 years. Bob was born May 19, 1941 in Atlanta Georgia to the late Tillman Douglas Oxford and Bernice Hale Oxford.

Bob is survived by his three children, Cheryl Plummer (Alan), Carol Madison (Ron), and Rob Oxford. Bob had 4 grandchildren Brandon Plummer (Lauren), Zachary Madison (Kim) Brooks Plummer (Margaret) and Sarah McDonald (Blake). To follow were 7 Great Grandchildren all of whom he adored. Bob is survived by his sister, Janice Oxford James of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his brother Doug Oxford.

Bob moved to Nashville in 1946 when his father took a new position as an officer in the Credit Department at Genesco. He attended Eakin Elementary, Calvert Junior and West High School where he graduated in 1959. Bob loved sports and participated and lettered in Baseball, Football and Basketball.

His passion for golf and hunting started at an early age and he never slowed down chasing those dreams.

He was a member of Old Hickory Country Club for 50 years, served on the OHCC Board multiple times in different capacities. He owned a 100 acre farm near Cuba Landing for quail, deer and turkey hunting where he loved to invite all his family and friends to hunt with him. Despite the small tumor on his eardrum and brain, he still tried to hunt and golf. Later finding the spinal tumor eventually leaving him bed bound and paralyzed from the waist down, he still dreamed of working for a hunting farm teaching young hunters the "art of the hunt".

His working career started at the age of 18 as an apprentice at Phillips Printing where he learned the skills and developed the passion for printing. While working full time with a wife and 2 children he attended UT Nashville night school to earn his 2 year Business Degree. In 1965 he made a move to Roper Printing Co. running a press, sales and bought into the company as a 33% owner. In 1969 he became a 50% owner until 1976 when he bought out the senior partner and became sole owner and President of Roper Printing Co. He admired and respected his senior partner so much he chose to never change the company name to always honor Sam Roper who believed in him and taught him the business and keeping the solid reputation with their customers. His goals were to always offer top quality products for a fair price he created long term loyal customers all over Nashville. He remained dedicated to his trade until he sold the company in 2003 and retired to nonstop golfing and hunting.

He was a long time member of the Sertoma Club of Nashville, whose purpose provided critical financial support to nonprofit organizations throughout Middle Tennessee with the largest fundraiser being the Nashville Outdoor Show held at the Municipal Auditorium. He helped start the Music City Chapter of Quail Forever. He served as a volunteer for the Selective Service System on the U.S. Draft Board, Big Brothers of Nashville and The Boy and Girls Club of Nashville. Member of Dalewood United Methodist Church.

A Celebration of Life will beheld at Woodlawn Funeral Home on Thompson Lane in Nashville on November 13th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. His Urn will be placed in a Cremation Niche at the onsite Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers you can make donations to Alive Hospice.