Thomas E. “Rock” Schroeder, age 87, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2026, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on January 27, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Albert Elmer Schroeder and Mattie Lorene (Morris) Schroeder. He graduated Cumberland High School and went on to proudly serve as a private first class in the United States Marines. After his service, he worked at Ford Glass Company. Thomas was a member of Ashland City First Baptist Church. He loved to golf.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mattie Lorene Schroeder; and sister, Billie Jean Breedlove. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Beuna (Parker) Schroeder; son, Nick Schroeder; daughter, Suzanne Calvin (Rick); stepdaughters, Regina Zeissler (Roy) and Ladonne Basham (Brent); brother, Jim Schroeder; sisters, Fay Sherrill (David), Susie Pardue (Ronald), and Patsy Arrington (Dickie); grandchildren, Rachel Schroeder, Max Schroeder, Sydney James (Bailey), Sadie Calvin (Kyatt); stepgrandchildren, Brad Basham (Katie) and Matthew Basham; great grandchildren, Fynlee, Paxton, and two on the way: Colson and Deaton; and his puppy, Pepper.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, July 24, 2026, at 6pm in the Chapel with Brother Sam Creed officiating. Visitation will be the same day from 3pm until the hour of service at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice.

Cheatham County Funeral Home 615-792-2552 online condolences at cheathamcountyfh.com