Robert Goodrow
1932 – 2012

Interlachen, FL – Robert "Bob" Goodrow, 79, passed away Thursday in Palatka, FL. Bob was born on April 14, 1932, to Edwin and Catherine Goodrow and grew up in the Six Corners section of Springfield. He joined the United States Marines in 1949. Upon completion of his basic training at Parris Island, S.C., he was stationed at Subic Bay in the Philippines as a "M.P." Bob's unit was kept busy fighting communist guerrillas known as the "Huks". When war broke out in Korea, Bob volunteered for combat and served with the 1st Marine Division, 11th Marines, Baker Battery, as a forward observer, wireman and radio operator. Bob served on the front line with units of the "ROK" and the "KMC". He was a life member of the VFW and the DAV. Bob was predeceased by his brother Raymond. He leaves his sister Catherine Siano, six nephews Ronald Cowles, Gary Cowles, Wayne Cowles, Richard Cowles, Leonard Cowles and Warren Cowles, and two nieces Donna Ford and Cynthia Cowles. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Thursday at 10 am followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Westfield with Military Honors. Visiting hours will be Wednesday 4-7 pm. For online condolences please visit curranjones.com.