Robert Lloyd

Goggins

Robert Lloyd Goggins, son of the late Ora May Williams Goggins and William Edwin Goggins, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 22, 1925. He died at his residence in Centerville, Missouri on March 29, 2014 at the age of 88.

On May 31, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Robert was united in marriage to Sarah May Livermore, and to this loving union five children were born. Sarah preceded him in death on March 31, 2011.

Robert was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Pacific on the USS Coolbaugh, Destroyer Escort 217. He was proud that his ship rescued 90 survivors following a kamikaze attack on the USS Suwannee. Robert enjoyed working with leather, loved nature, the Nebraska prairie, and the Ozarks. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, William Goggins and Bernard Goggins, and one sister, Joan McKeen.

Robert is survived by three sons, Bernard Goggins and wife Dotti of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, John Goggins of Ellington, Missouri, David Goggins and wife Lynn of Russellville, Missouri, two daughters, Mary Shipman and husband Tom of Reynolds, Missouri, Bobbie Goggins and companion Bob McClintock of Centerville, Missouri. Including Violet Laramore, Hannah, and Austin, there are 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Robert will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Services will be planned at a later date.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Donations large or small may be made to:
Destroyer Escort Historical Museum /
USS Slater DE 766
P.O. Box 1926 Albany, New York 12201-1926