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Robert Stephen Sarubbi formerly of Gary

Palestine, Texas - Candles have been lit for the man we all know as Bob. Robert Stephen Sarubbi, 73, was born Dec.18, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y., proudly of Italian decent. Bob was fater, husband and friend. He left us very quickly the evening of Nov. 23, 2009, close to his home in Palestine, Texas. Raised in West Virginia, Bob`s life has been a series of ham radio conversations from New York to Texas. As an amateur radio operator (ham), most of his life, he has touched on many people with his voice. Always ready to lend a hand to someone in need and never meeting a strangerwas always something he prided himself in. Not only was Bob`s life consumed in radio, but also his love for music. He played numerous instrumets, including his beloved banjo and mandolin. His music expressed his love for the mountains and the people of his childhood home in West Virginia. As an aircraft electrician in the Marine Corps, Bob served in the Korean Conflict. Continuing his interest in electronics which started in high school , building a TV set in shop class and ran a wire from an antenna they put on a mountain top down to the school so they could watch the TV down in the town. Bob and a friend also built a radio station and broadcast a local preacher into the valley. Bob also had an incredible weakness for wood, especially cedar. He carried a magic, creative ability t further craft beauty from wood. His life`s work was a millwright but he was always a carpenter at heart; he built numerous handcrafted cedar chests as well as water features and rocking chairs as heirlooms for his family and friends. Bob Sarubbi is survived by his faithful, loving wife of 45 years, Patricia. His children, Mark Sarubbi of Marshall, Texas, Tina Sarubbi-Breland of Fannet, Texas and Kimberly Melendez of Tyler, Texas; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His wishes were simple. He he wished for more kindness and wisom in the world. He wanted others to strive to be liked as well as loved but also to like and love in return. He wanted people to always be willing to learn. He will be greatly missed while his footprints go on ad on through all who knew him and at this point, I`n certain he would insiston adding "KB5SR clear." Memorial services will be held at St. Phillip`s Episcopal Church in Palestine, Texas on Dec.12, 2009 with Father Ted Welty officiating.

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This is page 3 of 7 of Obits If anyone sees an Obit of someone from GHS or Gary Hollow, in their home town paper or one of the West Virginia papers , please send them to me to post. UPDATED 4 - 20 - 2009
Robert Stephen Sarubbi formerly of Gary Palestine, Texas - Candles have been lit for the man we all know as Bob. Robert Stephen Sarubbi, 73, was born Dec.18, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y., proudly of Italian decent. Bob was fater, husband and friend. He left us very quickly the evening of Nov. 23, 2009, close to his home in Palestine, Texas. Raised in West Virginia, Bob`s life has been a series of ham radio conversations from New York to Texas. As an amateur radio operator (ham), most of his life, he has touched on many people with his voice. Always ready to lend a hand to someone in need and never meeting a strangerwas always something he prided himself in. Not only was Bob`s life consumed in radio, but also his love for music. He played numerous instrumets, including his beloved banjo and mandolin. His music expressed his love for the mountains and the people of his childhood home in West Virginia. As an aircraft electrician in the Marine Corps, Bob served in the Korean Conflict. Continuing his interest in electronics which started in high school , building a TV set in shop class and ran a wire from an antenna they put on a mountain top down to the school so they could watch the TV down in the town. Bob and a friend also built a radio station and broadcast a local preacher into the valley. Bob also had an incredible weakness for wood, especially cedar. He carried a magic, creative ability t further craft beauty from wood. His life`s work was a millwright but he was always a carpenter at heart; he built numerous handcrafted cedar chests as well as water features and rocking chairs as heirlooms for his family and friends. Bob Sarubbi is survived by his faithful, loving wife of 45 years, Patricia. His children, Mark Sarubbi of Marshall, Texas, Tina Sarubbi-Breland of Fannet, Texas and Kimberly Melendez of Tyler, Texas; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His wishes were simple. He he wished for more kindness and wisom in the world. He wanted others to strive to be liked as well as loved but also to like and love in return. He wanted people to always be willing to learn. He will be greatly missed while his footprints go on ad on through all who knew him and at this point, I`n certain he would insiston adding "KB5SR clear." Memorial services will be held at St. Phillip`s Episcopal Church in Palestine, Texas on Dec.12, 2009 with Father Ted Welty officiating.
Charles Edmund Goad a 1952 Gary High School Graduate Lamesa, Texas - Charles Edmund Goad,75 of Lemesa, Tx passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Medical Arts Hospital in Lamesa. Born Oct. 19, 1934 in Mt. Airy, NC. He was the only son born to the late Roy And Opal Brewster Goad. He grew up in the Elbert/Filbert area of Gary Hollow. He was a 1952 graduate of Gary High School and worked for U.S. Steel in several different Coal Camp areas. He worked for Roy Motor Company and Dyers Furniture in Lamesa, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Lions Club. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Eleanor Scott. Left to cherish his memory are his four sons, Chuck and Kim Goad of Wichita Falls, Tx, Tim and Dana Goad of New Braunfels, Tx, Heath Goad and Kelton Goad, both of Lubbock,Tx. Asister Iris Goad Miller of Grand Junction, Col.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Nov. 20, 2009 at Second Baptist Church with Brother Clifton Igo officiating. Services are under the direction of Branno Funeral Home in Lamesa. Chuck will be missed by many friends that he had on the GHS websites chat rooms. Maggie Pirslin Mayhew a 1947 Gary High School Graduate Morristown, Tenn. - Maggie P. Mayhew, 80, of Morristown, Tenn., died on December 17, 2009 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Maggie was born June 27, 1929 in Johnston City, Ill. and shortly thereafter moved to Gary, Wv. where she resided until 1976 when she moved to Morristown, Tenn. , to enjoy retirement. Maggie spent a lifetime taking care of her family and giving to others. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 59 years and a loving and nurturing mother to her children and grandchildren. To her these were the most important roles she fulfilled in life. She never knew a stranger and had an amazing ability of making people feel special. She will be dearly missed and live in our hearts forever. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Manda Pirslin; a son, Mark, and her husband , Thomas. Maggie is survived by her son, Randy and his wife Sandy of Teays Valley, Wv.; daughter, Dr. Susan Mayhew of Vansant, Va. She was the proud grandmother of three grandchildren, Brian Mayhew, Benjamin Mayhew and Hope Walker. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren. A private family burial will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park Bluewell, Wv. Monday December 21, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Patrick`s Catholic Church, Morristown, Tenn. or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, Wv. is in charge of arrangements.