Reverend Robert Case, Sr, (or Brother Bob to so many) passed from this life on Thursday, October 22, 2026. He was 87 years old. He was born on August 25, 1939 in McMinnville to the late Emil Thomas Case and Louis Liston (Sug) Pace Case.

He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Robert and Rebecca Case; grandsons, Jackson West, Thomas Evan, and William Allen and wife, Chloe; brother-in-law, Jimmy George and niece and nephew, Clark and Heather George.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Jennifer Leigh; sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara Case Walker and Ray Walker, and Emily Case George.

Bob was a graduate of Emory’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Ga. He was a retired United Methodist Minister who served for over 50 years in the Middle Tennessee area. He was a proud Rotarian and a Paul Harris Fellow.

After retiring, he enjoyed spending time on his farm and spending time with his family in Lebanon. When his health began declining, he made the decision to move to Wilson County to be closer to his son and his family.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville with Ryan Heatherly officiating. There will be no visitation at High's. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery. The Case family wishes everyone to know if you are unable to attend the graveside service, a memorial service will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations would be made to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in memory of his sweet Jennifer who lost her brave and courageous battle with leukemia at the age of 6.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Main Street Journal

Oct. 23, 2026

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