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Robin D. "Rob" Goings

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Robin Goings Obituary

ROBIN "ROB" D. GOINGS, 56, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at Hospice Home. Born May 9, 1948, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Don and Nellie Goings, and lived most of his childhood years in Rome City. He married Donna (Hawbaker) on Aug. 28, 1971. He was self-employed as a hair stylist at Tangles Hair Design in Fort Wayne. He was an active member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, where he led the praise team for the Saturday night worship service for more than 10 years. He Graduated from Purdue University, in 1970. Surviving are his wife, Donna of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Shannon (Scott) Tibbs of Bloomington and Sherri Goings of Lansing, Mich.; his father, Donald L. Goings of Rome City; and his sister, Gloria (Ralph) Zimmer of Bozeman, Mont. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Goings. Service is 1 p.m. Friday at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 4700 Vance Ave., with visitation one hour before service. Visitation also from 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorials to the Church, Parkview Regional Oncology Center or Goshen Center for Cancer Care. Arrangements by Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Robin Goings

18 Entries

Kim Parker

January 22, 2005

I was so saddened to hear of Rob's passing! He was a wonderful, talented man, so full of life and energy. We had many great conversations throughout the years when I was his client. Please accept my condolences.

Terri Gotz

January 20, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this wonderful, kind, and talented man. I will continue to keep Donna, Shannon and Scott, and Sherri and the rest of Rob's family in my prayers. I know Rob is missed by family, church family, many friends, and also his clients and co-workers from his hair styling business. With deepest sympathy, Terri Gotz

Sandy Fackler (Goings)

January 13, 2005

What a great loss of a great guy. Cousin Rob would joke that this is the only way of getting out of being nominated for family reunion president or vice-president. We'll miss him. Our family and our church (Robinson Chapel) are keeping your family, Don and Gloria's family in our prayers.

J Zartman

January 12, 2005

Donna:

My sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband. Please know I will be thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Tina Baughman

January 12, 2005

Dear Donna, girls and family,

You are in my prayers. Rob was one of the first people at Good Shepherd to speak to me and always had a friendly hello to share if our paths crossed on Sundays. He will be missed, but I find comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and is singing and strumming in heaven.

Abigail Doster

January 12, 2005

Whenever I saw Rob he was on stage at church playing beautiful music, and he was always smiling no matter what the circumstance. That is how I will remember him.

Dan Trenary

January 11, 2005

I really enjoyed playing the drums at the church a few times with Rob.

Dawn Bizer

January 11, 2005

Donna and family,

My sincerest sympathy to you and my prayers are with you. Earth's loss is heaven's gain and we know we will be together again.

I have such special memories of Rob. He was one of the first people I didn't know who just came up and intorduced himself to me my first Sunday I visited Good Shephard. I don't think anyone was a stranger to him. When I took my Emmaus Walk way back in 1996, the first person who popped out at me on Saturday night was Rob. That red hair and candlelight and the smile--he just glowed and I will ALWAYS cherish that memory. That was when I knew I was part of a special Body of Christ.

I know he is strumming his guitar up in heaven.

DeColores

Judy Lower-Griffin

January 11, 2005

Donna, daughters, Gloria and family --

Time passes so swiftly as it seems like a short time ago when we were all young cousins enjoying time at reunions, singing along with Robin as he played his 12 string guitar. Sweet memories, much love, faith and joy. May these things comfort you in days to come.

Love,

Cousin Judy

David E. Goings, JR.

January 11, 2005

I remember as a kid going to the family reunions and Robin would be singing kids songs and playing his guitar. The last time I went to a reunion, he was still there playing guitar and singing those kids songs. Those are some of the most special memories that I have of Robin and will always have that in my heart and mind. He will definately be missed by all.

Lori Hoeing

January 11, 2005

Dear Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Know that Rob was a special person to all of us and he will be sadly missed. I'm sure the music in heaven is sweeter.

Carole Shafer

January 11, 2005

Dear Donna, Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this time of personal loss. I know your faith along with support of family and friends, both near and far, will help sustain you. God bless.

Malfait-Lake Beverly

January 11, 2005

Donna, may God Bless you and your family during this sad time. I so cherish the friendship we had at Parkview Hospital, and later renewing it when you gave a sermon in our church in Woodburn and also on my Emmaus walk. I have walked in your shoes and know your loss. May God give you strength. Sincerely, Beverly (Malfait) Lake

John and Debby (Okuly) Foreman

January 11, 2005

Donna,

We will always remember Rob as a red-headed, fun-loving bundle of energy for the Lord. I can imagine he and dad discussing that Parkview World's Fair trip right now. God bless you and yours and give you strength.

Carole Barker

January 11, 2005

To Donna & Family:

You and your precious family our in my daily prayers. I want you to know that GOD is watching over you each and everyday and that Rob is not suffering anymore and we are all so thankful. His music ministry is a gift to all above.

Diana Hawbaker

January 11, 2005

Cancer might have taken Rob's physical body, but it cannot take the special memories that I will always hold in my heart for my dear brother-in-law. I am glad that Rob is no longer in pain.

Revelation 21:3-4

Lisa Ludwig

January 10, 2005

Rob and I had eaten many a Wednesday night family dinner together. Our spouses were busy elsewhere and we'd talk and race to see who would take the others dinnerware to the kitchen for washing. Rob was like that, always thinking of someone else.Wednesday nights wont' be quite the same again.

Rob certainly had a gift that was God-given. He also returned it back to God and all of us with love, enthusiasm, and gusto. Rob brought many to Christ through his music and kind, helpful nature. I'm sure that God is pleased with the sounds in heaven today. Gods gain is our loss but we will hold him in our hearts forever and always smile when we hear the sound of a guitar.

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