Robert Oliver Frensley, known as Bob or Bobby, was born January 7, 1939. He is preceded in death by his mother, Effie Marie Miller Frensley, and father, Thomas Edward Frensley, III; sisters Agnes (Amie) Patricia Cunningham, Betty (Anne Elizabeth} Frensley, and Effie Marie Humbrecht; and brother, Thomas Edward Frensley, IV (Bo).
Frensley spent his early years on West End Avenue, where he attended the Cathedral of the Incarnation Church & School, which he attended through the fourth grade. His family relocated to East Nashville, where Frensley attended Holy Name Catholic Church & School before entering Father Ryan High School. He was in the first de-segregated class in which he became a leader to the other students, helping them feel accepted by other students within the school. Frensley graduated from Father Ryan with the Class of 1957. Throughout his life, he remained close to his graduating class of 1957 as well as other Father Ryan graduates and teachers.
Frensley was often seen playing baseball, where he bonded with his Coach and now former Police Chief Joe D. Casey, who remained a loyal and loving friend throughout his life. Frensley also remained close to his teammates and many of his competitors from the ball fields.
Growing up, Frensley developed a passion for cars. His uncles encouraged him to work on cars and his love for speed led him to the auto race tracks. He began drag racing and learned to perfect his talent. He was a national number one race car driver, unbeatable on Union Hill Dragstrip, driving his 1956 black and gold Chevrolet. He was known as the "King of the Hill" at the Union Hill Dragstrip. Due to his ability to excel, Goodyear Tire Company became his national sponsor. His driving mates included Gene Turnage, Bob Glidden, Kenny Schindler, and the late Clyde Felts. Bob's overwhelming passion for cars would soon begin his life-long career in the automotive industry.
Frensley proudly served in the Tennessee Air National Guard, where he met many lifelong friends. Frensley achieved the rank of Captain and earned many medals for his accomplishments, including the Governor's Medal of Recognition.
In the early 1960's, Bob displayed his ease of connecting with people and friendly salesmanship as a shoe salesman at Genesco.
Frensley was born for the car industry. With his love of racing and the automotive industry, he became a top automobile salesman at Capitol Chevrolet in Nashville. Ford Motor Company, recognizing his success record, offered him his first dealership in 1965 in Louisville, KY. After being successful at that location, Ford Motor Company honored their commitment and offered Frensley the first franchise to come available in Nashville. Bob Frensley Ford "Home of the SUPERDEALER" was the start of a new era in 1970. Bob Frensley Ford reigned as number one for years and Bob Frensley was back in his beloved city of Nashville. This property is now the Joe Casey Police Precinct.
During the 1980's and 1990's, Frensley owned nine successful automobile franchises, including Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Suzuki, Isuzu, Volkswagen, Lincoln Mercury, and Subaru, and later he acquired Jeep.
Frensley also built and was co-owner of Rivergate Station Mall in Madison and brought the Broadway Dinner Train to the Nashville area. He took great pleasure in offering this new experience to the city. Later Frensley downsized his operations to Bob Frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge after selling his other franchises.
In the 1990's, Frensley served on the Municipal Auditorium Commission and the Metro Parks Board, which experienced success during his tenure. Under his leadership, numerous Metro Park projects were begun and completed to put Nashville in competition with many other top cities in the country. Frensley had a passion for golf, almost an obsession. He even had a "golf room" at his dealership and at his home. He began making his own golf clubs. Frensley consistently participated in golf tournaments designed for fundraising purposes throughout the city and surrounding areas to improve the Metro golf courses. He was very proud of all the improvements that were made during his participation on the Board. He was proud of the committee's many accomplishments. He cherished the many friendships that developed while serving on these boards.
Frensley dedicated his life to God and supported his Catholic community's beliefs of giving of yourself and talents to better the lives of others. He often commented about how good Nashville residents had been to him and took pride in the contributions he made to give back to the city he loved so much.
Frensley loved his work and loved going to work. Being the "creature of habit" that he was, he was at Bob Frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram same time every day, until July. He had to make sure everyone was okay, happy, and doing what they were supposed to be doing. After his 11 a.m. lunch, he would return to the dealership at Noon for his bowl of ice-cream. It would always be waiting for him. His motto for the dealership will forever be in our hearts: "Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.”
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at The Cathedral of the Incarnation.
Frensley spent his early years on West End Avenue, where he attended the Cathedral of the Incarnation Church & School, which he attended through the fourth grade. His family relocated to East Nashville, where Frensley attended Holy Name Catholic Church & School before entering Father Ryan High School. He was in the first de-segregated class in which he became a leader to the other students, helping them feel accepted by other students within the school. Frensley graduated from Father Ryan with the Class of 1957. Throughout his life, he remained close to his graduating class of 1957 as well as other Father Ryan graduates and teachers.
Frensley was often seen playing baseball, where he bonded with his Coach and now former Police Chief Joe D. Casey, who remained a loyal and loving friend throughout his life. Frensley also remained close to his teammates and many of his competitors from the ball fields.
Growing up, Frensley developed a passion for cars. His uncles encouraged him to work on cars and his love for speed led him to the auto race tracks. He began drag racing and learned to perfect his talent. He was a national number one race car driver, unbeatable on Union Hill Dragstrip, driving his 1956 black and gold Chevrolet. He was known as the "King of the Hill" at the Union Hill Dragstrip. Due to his ability to excel, Goodyear Tire Company became his national sponsor. His driving mates included Gene Turnage, Bob Glidden, Kenny Schindler, and the late Clyde Felts. Bob's overwhelming passion for cars would soon begin his life-long career in the automotive industry.
Frensley proudly served in the Tennessee Air National Guard, where he met many lifelong friends. Frensley achieved the rank of Captain and earned many medals for his accomplishments, including the Governor's Medal of Recognition.
In the early 1960's, Bob displayed his ease of connecting with people and friendly salesmanship as a shoe salesman at Genesco.
Frensley was born for the car industry. With his love of racing and the automotive industry, he became a top automobile salesman at Capitol Chevrolet in Nashville. Ford Motor Company, recognizing his success record, offered him his first dealership in 1965 in Louisville, KY. After being successful at that location, Ford Motor Company honored their commitment and offered Frensley the first franchise to come available in Nashville. Bob Frensley Ford "Home of the SUPERDEALER" was the start of a new era in 1970. Bob Frensley Ford reigned as number one for years and Bob Frensley was back in his beloved city of Nashville. This property is now the Joe Casey Police Precinct.
During the 1980's and 1990's, Frensley owned nine successful automobile franchises, including Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Suzuki, Isuzu, Volkswagen, Lincoln Mercury, and Subaru, and later he acquired Jeep.
Frensley also built and was co-owner of Rivergate Station Mall in Madison and brought the Broadway Dinner Train to the Nashville area. He took great pleasure in offering this new experience to the city. Later Frensley downsized his operations to Bob Frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge after selling his other franchises.
In the 1990's, Frensley served on the Municipal Auditorium Commission and the Metro Parks Board, which experienced success during his tenure. Under his leadership, numerous Metro Park projects were begun and completed to put Nashville in competition with many other top cities in the country. Frensley had a passion for golf, almost an obsession. He even had a "golf room" at his dealership and at his home. He began making his own golf clubs. Frensley consistently participated in golf tournaments designed for fundraising purposes throughout the city and surrounding areas to improve the Metro golf courses. He was very proud of all the improvements that were made during his participation on the Board. He was proud of the committee's many accomplishments. He cherished the many friendships that developed while serving on these boards.
Frensley dedicated his life to God and supported his Catholic community's beliefs of giving of yourself and talents to better the lives of others. He often commented about how good Nashville residents had been to him and took pride in the contributions he made to give back to the city he loved so much.
Frensley loved his work and loved going to work. Being the "creature of habit" that he was, he was at Bob Frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram same time every day, until July. He had to make sure everyone was okay, happy, and doing what they were supposed to be doing. After his 11 a.m. lunch, he would return to the dealership at Noon for his bowl of ice-cream. It would always be waiting for him. His motto for the dealership will forever be in our hearts: "Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.”
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at The Cathedral of the Incarnation.
Robert Oliver Frensley, known as Bob or Bobby, was born January 7, 1939. He is preceded in death by his mother, Effie Marie Miller Frensley, and father, Thomas Edward Frensley, III; sisters Agnes (Amie) Patricia Cunningham, Betty (Anne Elizabeth} Frensley, and Effie Marie Humbrecht; and brother, Thomas Edward Frensley, IV (Bo).
Frensley spent his early years on West End Avenue, where he attended the Cathedral of the Incarnation Church & School, which he attended through the fourth grade. His family relocated to East Nashville, where Frensley attended Holy Name Catholic Church & School before entering Father Ryan High School. He was in the first de-segregated class in which he became a leader to the other students, helping them feel accepted by other students within the school. Frensley graduated from Father Ryan with the Class of 1957. Throughout his life, he remained close to his graduating class of 1957 as well as other Father Ryan graduates and teachers.
Frensley was often seen playing baseball, where he bonded with his Coach and now former Police Chief Joe D. Casey, who remained a loyal and loving friend throughout his life. Frensley also remained close to his teammates and many of his competitors from the ball fields.
Growing up, Frensley developed a passion for cars. His uncles encouraged him to work on cars and his love for speed led him to the auto race tracks. He began drag racing and learned to perfect his talent. He was a national number one race car driver, unbeatable on Union Hill Dragstrip, driving his 1956 black and gold Chevrolet. He was known as the "King of the Hill" at the Union Hill Dragstrip. Due to his ability to excel, Goodyear Tire Company became his national sponsor. His driving mates included Gene Turnage, Bob Glidden, Kenny Schindler, and the late Clyde Felts. Bob's overwhelming passion for cars would soon begin his life-long career in the automotive industry.
Frensley proudly served in the Tennessee Air National Guard, where he met many lifelong friends. Frensley achieved the rank of Captain and earned many medals for his accomplishments, including the Governor's Medal of Recognition.
In the early 1960's, Bob displayed his ease of connecting with people and friendly salesmanship as a shoe salesman at Genesco.
Frensley was born for the car industry. With his love of racing and the automotive industry, he became a top automobile salesman at Capitol Chevrolet in Nashville. Ford Motor Company, recognizing his success record, offered him his first dealership in 1965 in Louisville, KY. After being successful at that location, Ford Motor Company honored their commitment and offered Frensley the first franchise to come available in Nashville. Bob Frensley Ford "Home of the SUPERDEALER" was the start of a new era in 1970. Bob Frensley Ford reigned as number one for years and Bob Frensley was back in his beloved city of Nashville. This property is now the Joe Casey Police Precinct.
During the 1980's and 1990's, Frensley owned nine successful automobile franchises, including Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Suzuki, Isuzu, Volkswagen, Lincoln Mercury, and Subaru, and later he acquired Jeep.
Frensley also built and was co-owner of Rivergate Station Mall in Madison and brought the Broadway Dinner Train to the Nashville area. He took great pleasure in offering this new experience to the city. Later Frensley downsized his operations to Bob Frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge after selling his other franchises.
In the 1990's, Frensley served on the Municipal Auditorium Commission and the Metro Parks Board, which experienced success during his tenure. Under his leadership, numerous Metro Park projects were begun and completed to put Nashville in competition with many other top cities in the country. Frensley had a passion for golf, almost an obsession. He even had a "golf room" at his dealership and at his home. He began making his own golf clubs. Frensley consistently participated in golf tournaments designed for fundraising purposes throughout the city and surrounding areas to improve the Metro golf courses. He was very proud of all the improvements that were made during his participation on the Board. He was proud of the committee's many accomplishments. He cherished the many friendships that developed while serving on these boards.
Frensley dedicated his life to God and supported his Catholic community's beliefs of giving of yourself and talents to better the lives of others. He often commented about how good Nashville residents had been to him and took pride in the contributions he made to give back to the city he loved so much.
Frensley loved his work and loved going to work. Being the "creature of habit" that he was, he was at Bob Frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram same time every day, until July. He had to make sure everyone was okay, happy, and doing what they were supposed to be doing. After his 11 a.m. lunch, he would return to the dealership at Noon for his bowl of ice-cream. It would always be waiting for him. His motto for the dealership will forever be in our hearts: "Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.”
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at The Cathedral of the Incarnation.
Frensley spent his early years on West End Avenue, where he attended the Cathedral of the Incarnation Church & School, which he attended through the fourth grade. His family relocated to East Nashville, where Frensley attended Holy Name Catholic Church & School before entering Father Ryan High School. He was in the first de-segregated class in which he became a leader to the other students, helping them feel accepted by other students within the school. Frensley graduated from Father Ryan with the Class of 1957. Throughout his life, he remained close to his graduating class of 1957 as well as other Father Ryan graduates and teachers.
Frensley was often seen playing baseball, where he bonded with his Coach and now former Police Chief Joe D. Casey, who remained a loyal and loving friend throughout his life. Frensley also remained close to his teammates and many of his competitors from the ball fields.
Growing up, Frensley developed a passion for cars. His uncles encouraged him to work on cars and his love for speed led him to the auto race tracks. He began drag racing and learned to perfect his talent. He was a national number one race car driver, unbeatable on Union Hill Dragstrip, driving his 1956 black and gold Chevrolet. He was known as the "King of the Hill" at the Union Hill Dragstrip. Due to his ability to excel, Goodyear Tire Company became his national sponsor. His driving mates included Gene Turnage, Bob Glidden, Kenny Schindler, and the late Clyde Felts. Bob's overwhelming passion for cars would soon begin his life-long career in the automotive industry.
Frensley proudly served in the Tennessee Air National Guard, where he met many lifelong friends. Frensley achieved the rank of Captain and earned many medals for his accomplishments, including the Governor's Medal of Recognition.
In the early 1960's, Bob displayed his ease of connecting with people and friendly salesmanship as a shoe salesman at Genesco.
Frensley was born for the car industry. With his love of racing and the automotive industry, he became a top automobile salesman at Capitol Chevrolet in Nashville. Ford Motor Company, recognizing his success record, offered him his first dealership in 1965 in Louisville, KY. After being successful at that location, Ford Motor Company honored their commitment and offered Frensley the first franchise to come available in Nashville. Bob Frensley Ford "Home of the SUPERDEALER" was the start of a new era in 1970. Bob Frensley Ford reigned as number one for years and Bob Frensley was back in his beloved city of Nashville. This property is now the Joe Casey Police Precinct.
During the 1980's and 1990's, Frensley owned nine successful automobile franchises, including Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Suzuki, Isuzu, Volkswagen, Lincoln Mercury, and Subaru, and later he acquired Jeep.
Frensley also built and was co-owner of Rivergate Station Mall in Madison and brought the Broadway Dinner Train to the Nashville area. He took great pleasure in offering this new experience to the city. Later Frensley downsized his operations to Bob Frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge after selling his other franchises.
In the 1990's, Frensley served on the Municipal Auditorium Commission and the Metro Parks Board, which experienced success during his tenure. Under his leadership, numerous Metro Park projects were begun and completed to put Nashville in competition with many other top cities in the country. Frensley had a passion for golf, almost an obsession. He even had a "golf room" at his dealership and at his home. He began making his own golf clubs. Frensley consistently participated in golf tournaments designed for fundraising purposes throughout the city and surrounding areas to improve the Metro golf courses. He was very proud of all the improvements that were made during his participation on the Board. He was proud of the committee's many accomplishments. He cherished the many friendships that developed while serving on these boards.
Frensley dedicated his life to God and supported his Catholic community's beliefs of giving of yourself and talents to better the lives of others. He often commented about how good Nashville residents had been to him and took pride in the contributions he made to give back to the city he loved so much.
Frensley loved his work and loved going to work. Being the "creature of habit" that he was, he was at Bob Frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram same time every day, until July. He had to make sure everyone was okay, happy, and doing what they were supposed to be doing. After his 11 a.m. lunch, he would return to the dealership at Noon for his bowl of ice-cream. It would always be waiting for him. His motto for the dealership will forever be in our hearts: "Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.”
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at The Cathedral of the Incarnation.
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