Robert Hiram Goundry, 87, passed away Wed., Jan. 10, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford. He was a native of Bath, NY.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol R. Fuller Goundry of Short Mtn. Community; children, Rosanna (Donald) Stanton of Rock Hill, S.C., Rickey (Cecilia) Goundry of Philippines, Perry (Lynda) Smith of Huntsville, AL., and Todd Goundry of Estill Springs; Sisters, Joann Elliott and Donna Cramer both of Batavia, NY.; Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram Goundrey and Gladys Patterson. Mr. Goundrey was a member of the Short Mtn. Methodist Church at Half Acre. He was retired from NY State Police and was a custodian at Short Mtn. School for 25 years.
Memorial Services will be 2 pm Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 at Short Mtn. Methodist Church at Halfacre with Bro. Vincent Baker. Interment will follow in the Melton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Short Mtn. Methodist Church at Halfacre.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
