Robert William Good ELKTON Robert William Good, well known photographer, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at his home. He was born in Shenandoah on January 17, 1937, the son of the late Lorene and Robert W. Good Sr. Robert's first job was in 1958 as the photographer for General Electric Company in Waynesboro. The company helped him further his education and he earned a Masters and Craftsman Degrees from the Professional Photographers of America. He has earned many awards for his work and made many contributions by teaching to professionals and helping young people start their careers. He started his business in Shenandoah and built the present Robert Good Photography studio in 1991. Robert was well loved and respected for his outgoing and friendly personality and his eagerness to help others. He enjoyed gardening and making wine, and loved when he had an abundance to give away. He loved the years that he spent and the friends that he made at General Electric Company and still got excited about those good old days. He was an animal lover and enjoyed finding homes for lost cats and dogs. He was an elder at the First Christian Church in Shenandoah and Past President of the Virginia Professional Photography Association. He is survived by his wife Priscilla "Patti"; a son, Rodney William Good of Elkton; a daughter, Stephanie and her husband, Steve Neely, of Indianapolis Indiana. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Robert Joseph and Rebekah Good, and Megan, Michael and Mattie Neely. A memorial service will be held at the Kyger Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, with Pastor Keith Powers and the Reverend James Woods officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2013, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Special thanks are extended to the doctors and nurses at Davita for their wonderful care and compassion. Online condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected]. Contributions in his honor would be appreciated by Cat's Cradle and Shenandoah Valley Spay and Neuter Clinic.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
Dear Mrs. Good and family,
I was so very sorry to read of the passing of your husband and father. His passing will leave a large void in this community.
Please accept my sympathies,
Susan Mansfield Mount Crawford
February 09, 2013
My father, Ron Assid, loved working with Bobby at G.E. When I got married in 1972, Bobby took my wedding picture - he was a fine gentleman and a gifted photographer. Sincere sympathies.
Rhonda McInnis
February 04, 2013 | Waynesboro, VA
Patti, you and your family are in our prayers.We treasure the fond memories shared with him and his family and will always remember him for his sharing with us.
Jim and Faye Gregory
February 02, 2013
