Robert Lawrence Heidelberg

Mr. Robert L. Heidelberg, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born July 14, 1948, in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Roger and Elma Pirtle Heidelberg. He grew up in Madison County TN, in the Bemis area. Mr. Heidelberg served two tours in Vietnam. He was very involved in the community, such as raising money, for all different kind of organizations, that benefit the people, right here in Jackson but his passion was helping, (anyway that He could) with Veteran's. Mr. Heidelberg, held positions in the past such as, Commander, Financial Officer and SERGENT OF ARMS at the, VFW post 6496, American Legion post 12, and was a proud lifelong Mason. Mr. Heidelberg retired from Madison Co. Hwy. Dept. on July 29, 1969. Mr. Heidelberg married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy Riddell. He was a devoted husband and an awesome Dad, for 49 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger Lewis Heidelberg; grandson, Christopher Tyler Heidelberg; great-granddaughter, Lily Hamilton. Surviving relatives include wife, Dorothy Heidelberg; son, John Heidelberg (Eva); daughter, Christy OQuinn and Pamela Heidelberg; brothers, William Heidelberg (Fay) and James Heidelberg (Sue); nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm at Madison Baptist Church, 930 Steam Mill Ferry Road, Jackson, TN 38301. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Robert Lawrence Heidelberg, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.