Marion Reese Womack

Marion Reese Womack- Age 84, of West Nashville, passed away peacefully from this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at NHC The Trace, after an extended illness.

Preceded in death by his father, Rab Womack; his mother, Margaret (Frank) Stevens; beloved wife, Hazel Marie Womack; his son, Patrick Reese Womack; and brother, Bobby Womack.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy (Tyler) Batey; grandchildren, Austin Womack, Brooklyn Batey, and Brinley Batey; siblings, Betty Samas, Frankie (Herb) DeWees, Elaine (Ronnie) Anderson, Pam Chapman, Roger Womack; sister-in-law, Peggy Brown, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He was a 1962 graduate of the Tennessee School for the Blind where he was a wrestler and took pride in agriculture. He was the owner and operator of Womack’s Coffee Shop at Metro General Hospital for 35 years until his retirement in 1998. He was an active member for many years in the Lion’s Club. Marion was a devoted member of the West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He also led the morning bible net with other fellow Christians on the amateur Ham radio.

As part owner of the Four Corners Boat Dock and Marina, he became an experienced scuba diver and was able to find many items. Marion’s most beloved possession was his seeing eye dog, Teddy, a beautiful Golden Retriever. Some of his other passions were when he learned to operate the ham radio which was beneficial during the Nashville Flood and tornadoes. He also was a land developer and was an amazing cook.

The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 1:00 pm, at West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Marion’s nephew, Jeff DeWees and Josh Barnett officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as the pallbearers.

Visitation with the family will be on Monday, November 3rd, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, then again on Tuesday from 12: 00 pm until the service time at 1:00 p.m. all at West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

KC4TFQ- Signing Out.

Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104 (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be West Nashville & Bellevue’s only owned and operated burial & cremation provider.