Mr. Sandy Robert Goard

Mr. Sandy Robert Goard, age 95 of Stuart passed away Saturday morning at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. He was born on March 6, 1914 in Patrick County to the late John Thomas Goard and Susella Collins Goard. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Eligah, his twin brother Andy, Levi, and Joseph Goard; and five sisters, Elsie Plasters, Mary Gunter, Rachel Wade, Bessie Tucker, and Christina Hundley. Mr. Goard served in the US Army in the European Theater; was a member of the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard; a member of American Legion Post 105; and was a longtime member of Peters Creek Baptist Church where he served in many capacities throughout his life.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Georgia Corn Goard of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Peters Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Ragsdale officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Peters Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Clarence Hall, 4358 Salem Hwy., Stuart, VA 24171 or to the American Legion Post #105, c/o Gary Griffith, 3929 Mill House Rd., Woolwine, VA 24185. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.