Robert “Bob” Goudy, age 77, of Plano, Texas went home to his Lord and Savior after a 35 year battle with heart disease on May 17, 2010 in Frisco, Texas. He was born August 5, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Doris (Webb) and Samuel Goudy. Bob married Mary Ann Zoval on July 14, 1956 in Akron. Bob served in the US Army and went on to be a Contract Administrator for General Services Administration. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Goudy of Plano, Texas; children, Vicki Sheahen of Dallas, Texas, Kelly Walnofer and her husband, Rod of Van Alstyne, Texas, Jennifer Clancy of Trophy Club, Texas; grandchildren, Colby Clancy, Megan Walnofer, Logan Walnofer, and Lexi Clancy; niece, Lisa Cimino and his cousin, Joanna Hathaway. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Emogene Gearhart. The family will receive friends during a Visitation to be held at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Frisco on Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be held at DFW National Cemetery on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the American Heart Association. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS-----------------------------------------To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say…but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I’m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there’s no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love. Please do no be unhappy just because I’m out of sight. Remember that I’m with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you.” It’s good to have you back again: you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they’ll be here later on. I need you here badly; you’re part of my plan. There’s so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man. God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day’s chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you…in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o’er. I’m closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too…that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who’s in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night….”My day was not in vain.” And now I am contented…that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you’re walking down the street, and you’ve got me on your mind; I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it’s time for you to go…from that body to be free, remember you’re not going…you’re coming here to me...............Love, Dad