Bobby Lee Goodson

Bobby Goodson, 69, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on October 8, 2026 while helping a neighbor.

Born in Baltimore, MD. Bobby spent his life in Nashville. He was a fun-loving man with a big personality who rarely did anything halfway. He only had one speed: Full Throttle. He was always going, whether he was working, helping someone, enjoying food and music, or stirring up a little trouble to keep things interesting.

Bobby was a true jack-of-all-trades. He worked as a printing press operator and general contractor, and in home improvement and lawn care, to name a few. He could do anything, but it was done His Way. He wasn't built for punching a time clock or having someone else call the shots. He liked his independence and was happiest when staying busy and figuring it out for himself.

Bobby loved pushing buttons and keeping people on their toes. In a single conversation he could build you up, knock you down a notch, and then build you right back up again. His temper could flare in a hurry and he could hold a grudge with the best of them. He could bring up something from years ago as if it happened yesterday, but the details might have changed every time.

He had a generous heart and was always ready to help, whether you wanted him to or not. He loved being around people, and wherever there was fun, food, music, or a chance to stir things up, he was happy to be there.

Bobby's daughter Amber was his number 1 from the start. He would tell anyone who would listen that his life changed the day she was born. He raised her to be independent and stand her ground, even when he sometimes struggled with that shared independent streak when they butted heads. No matter their disagreements or differences, he made sure that she knew she was his number 1 without a shadow of a doubt. He prepared her to take life head-on with shoulders squared.

Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Clarice D. Scarberry, and his father, Lewis E. Goodson. He is survived by his daughter, Amber Edwards (husband: Wayne) his best friend Matt Gillespie (daughter: Madi), his brother, Jack Goodson, his niece, Allie Valli (husband: Zach), and his faithful companion, Fritz.

Bobby didn't want a formal service, which is fitting for someone who spent his life doing things his own way. A cookout will be held at a later date in his honor. Family and friends can gather for food, crank up the tunes, laugh, and maybe tell a few stories about him, just like he'd like it.

Bobby was a force all his own: stubborn, funny, generous, hot-tempered, and happiest when he was surrounded by people. He didn’t fit neatly into a box. He was Bobby. He lived by his own rules and left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.