| Virgil Goodvin
Sgt. Goodvin Service Friday Afternoon At 2
The body of Sgt. Virgil Goodvin, who died January 25, 1945 ,
from wounds received in the fighting on the island of Luzon, arrived in
Corning Wednesday. Funeral services will be held from the Baptist church
in Corning, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Quincy cemetery.
Virgil is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goodvin, of Corning, and
joined the armed forces February 3, 1941. Complete obituary will be
available for publication next week.
(Adams County Free Press, Thursday, August 26, 1948, p. 1)
The form of Sgt. Virgil Goodvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Goodvin, was laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery in the family lot last
Friday afternoon. Sincere sympathy is expressed from all here who knew
Virgil. A large crowd attended services in Corning.
(Adams County Free Press, Thursday, September 2, 1948)
S Sgt. Virgil W. Goodvin
S Sgt. Virgil W. Goodvin was killed on Luzon January 25, 1945,
while acting as an advance lookout for an Artillery unit. He has been
awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, the former for wounds and the
latter for courage and bravery.
Staff Sergeant Virgil W. Goodvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry R.
Goodvin was born in Lincoln township, Adams County, Iowa, on April 19,
1921 and died in the Philippine Islands on January 25, 1945, as a result
of wounds received on that date. Age 23 years, 9 months and 6 days.
Virgil volunteered in the service of his country on February 3,
1941. After much training in different camps in this country, he spent
about a year and a half in active duty overseas; at Pearl Harbor, New
Guinea and in the Philippines.
Virgil leaves to mourn his going, his father and mother, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Goodvin, three brothers: Vernon and Donald of Corning and
Elvin Dutch of Cedar Falls, also many other relatives and a host of friends.
Peaceful be thy sleep, dear Virgil,
It is sweet to breathe thy name;
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
Oft we think of you dear Virgil,
And our hearts are sad with pain.
Oh, this would be a Heaven
Could we hear your voice again.
You are gone but not forgotten,
Never shall your memory fade.
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger
God grant some day we'll meet again.
He died as brave men have a chance to die,
Fighting for God, and right and liberty
Just when his days seemed brightest,
Just when his hopes seemed best.
God called him from amongst us to
His eternal rest.
Sadly missed, but God knows best.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, August
27, from the Baptist church in Corning. Rev. Stuart C. Davis was in
charge. Interment was in Quincy cemetery. Music was by Warren Routh, Don
Routh and Albert Mack, with Mrs. Velma Routh pianist. Pall bearers were
Dale Gaskill, Harold Rundlett, Clinton Cooper, Harry McMorran, Charlie
Lawrence, Wm. H. Barringer.
Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. John M. Kunath, and son, Lyle, and Frank Kunath, all of LeMars,
Iowa; Harold and Rex Goodvin of Maryville, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Forrest
Cochran and family of Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
(Adams County Free Press, Thursday, September 2, 1948) |
