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Master and Commander Posts: 1128 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Friday Obits https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=eternal%20patrol%20by%20ussvi The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted. I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate. Coyote CHANNELL .. .. .. Quartermaster Senior Chief (SS) Robert (Bob) Earle Channell, USN, (Ret), passed away on 6 September 2024 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, on 19 January 1935, to his parents, George and Alice Channell. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Linda, who he was happily married to for 59 years and his brother, Richard. As family patriarch, Bob leaves behind 5 children (Michelle, Michael, David, Karen and Robin), 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Bob wore many family titles over his 89 years: Son, brother, husband, father, uncle, brother-in-law, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. He was affectually known as "Bumpa" to his grandchildren/great-grandchildren/great-great grandchildren. Whenever a family member needed help during a personal crisis or natural disaster, he could always be counted on to provide assistance. There's not a single family member that didn't benefit from his generosity at one time or another. Bob was never one to sit still, even as a child. He was always on the go. His father instilled solid work ethics in him at an early age and it stayed with him throughout his working career. When Bob was 8 years old, he sat mesmerized watching a World War II movie about the submarine service. From then on, there was never a doubt about he would do with his life. Upon graduating from Grafton High School, Bob fulfilled his childhood dream by joining the Navy at 17 and eagerly volunteering for submarine duty. What followed was an illustrious 23-year career, the majority of it spent underwater sailing the world's oceans and seas in both diesel and nuclear submarines. Once he completed all required qualifications, he received his coveted Submarine Warfare "Dolphins" insignia, which he wore proudly. Bob was also an honored member of the Chief Petty Officers' Fraternity, advancing to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. In addition, he received an Associate's Degree in Computer Science while on active duty. Upon retirement from the Navy, Bob worked in a number of jobs that included ROTC Instructor, Campground Manager, Convenience Store/Restaurant Manager and auto parts delivery. He also worked as a Rural Route Carrier for the Post Office for 10 years. After retiring from the Post Office, he took up golf and began playing several times a week. Despite shooting more than his share of slices and hooks over the years, Bob struck two memorable shots, resulting in a Hole-in-One on both occasions. Bob was extremely knowledgeable when it came to cars, possessing an uncanny ability to distinguish make/model of most vehicles with only a quick glimpse and could quickly calculate mathematical equations. Bob and his late wife, Linda, took several road trips/a flight/a cruise to visit all 50 state capitols. On his 70th birthday, he wanted to do something special so he parachuted out of a plane. His head was filled with thousands of family memories and countless sea stories from his Naval carer. He was a devoted fan of Willie Nelson and Yuengling Black & Tan Beer. Although Bob will be sorely missed by his family and friends, memories of him will live on forever. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Bob. HODGSON .. .. .. NORTH SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – William D. Hodgson Sr., 80, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Cedar Hill Nursing Home in Windsor, Vt. William was born on Dec. 7, 1944, in Taunton, Mass., the son of George and Lillian (Wilkinson) Hodgson. He grew up in Taunton and attended Taunton Public Schools. In 1961, he joined the Navy. A Vietnam veteran, William was a cook, and was stationed throughout the United States and traveled the world for 23 years, until retiring in 1984 as a chief in the Submarine Service of the U.S. Navy. He was married to Shirley Gouveia in 1967, in Taunton, Mass., where they started a family together. They would later divorce, and he would make his home in Hubbardton, Vt., where his son and daughter have many fond memories of summers spent together. He later moved to West Rutland, and then Ludlow, where he met his future wife, Mary Michalke, at the Ludlow school where he worked in the kitchen, and she taught. They married in 2003, and made their home in North Springfield, where they lived together until Mary’s death in 2013. William was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved to go fishing with his family and friends, always searching for that perfect bass. He would make regular trips to Lake Champlain with his good friend John Montgomery. William is preceded in death by his two brothers George Hodgson Jr. and Ralph Hodgson; and three sisters Carol Clark, Virginia Farrah, and Marjorie Baertschi. He is survived by a son William D. “Bill” Hodgson Jr. and his wife Anielia of Taunton, Mass.; a daughter Victoria Warner and her husband Wade of Uxbridge, Mass.; a stepson Mike Michalke and his wife Jennifer of Ludlow, Vt.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sisters Marilyn Travers of Dennis, Mass., and Ruth Beauvais of Taunton, Mass.; along with loving friend Carol Hastings of Vermont. A memorial service with military honors will be held Friday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m., at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor, Vt. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com. NEWELL .. .. .. Mr. Bobby E. Newell Sr. 87, a native of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Friday September 06, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Born October 28, 1936, he was the only child of George and Elsie (Gaines) Newell. He was a graduate of the all black Dunbar High School. He also played guard (jersey #2) for the Dunbar Trojans Basketball Team who was the first Pulaski County team to win a state championship in 53-54 which Became one of the first inductees to the Somerset High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Bobby was a U.S. Navy Petty Officer who retired with a 20 plus year career in the United States, NAVY. He went into the Navy at age 15 and half years old. His parents Had to sign for him to go into the Navy. Bobby was on the USS Nautilus, the first Nuclear Powered Sub. He trained at the Submarine School in New London, Connecticut. He was also on the Fleet Ballistic Missile-(FBM) or the boomers as they called them. He was also on the last of the USS Pomodon for three years. The Korean War was also going on at that time. He also avoided getting on the Submarine that was lost underneath the ice. He lost a very good Friend. He was able to travel a lot, and that’s why he went into the Navy. He has been to Panama Canal/Guam/France/and Japan where WW2 had been under attack. When ask if he Would join the Navy all over again, “He stated yes I would because it was definitely an adventure.” After serving his Country, Bobby then worked for the United States Postal Service. Starting in San Diego, California and then moving back to Somerset, KY and continuing his employment with the USPS where he retired after 16 years of dedicated service. He also worked for the State Dept. for a few years. And after he couldn’t retire from anything else, he went out and bought a truck/trailer/ and a Zero turn lawn mower and mowed grass for several residents in the downtown Somerset area. Preceded in death by his parents/first wife-Imogene (Richards) Newell-Six Uncles Virgil/William/Raymond/Johnnie/Charles/Bob-one daughter-Rhonda Newell-Goodwin One Daughter-n-law-Angela Newell and two grandchildren-Brandon Newell/Tiffany Second wife Barbara Ann (Foley) Newell-Step-granddaughter Jessica L. Hunter. He is survived by three children-Denise Newell/Pam Newell/Bobby Newell Jr. w/a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three step-children Rodney Stigall/Lisa Mason/Katrina Coffey w/a host of step-grandchildren as well. Two Foster children-Jeffrey Hale and Anthony Hale Bobby was a resident of Somerwoods Nursing Home from 2018 until his death in 2024 Bobby was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church as well as Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 9am to 11am in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 11am with Rev. Seibert Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Mill Springs National Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Honor Guard Post #38. MALONE .. .. .. Robert Joseph Malone, 68, of East Brainerd passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home. Mr. Malone was a proud member of the United States Navy where he rode nuclear submarines. He worked for 36 years in the Commercial Nuclear Industry and finished his career at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from which he retied in 2019. Mr. Malone was an active member of Grace Baptist Church and played guitar in the praise band. He enjoyed sports and was a former coach of high school basketball, soccer, and golf. He will be remembered as a loving husband, and a proud and loving father. He was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Mildred Malone and his older brother, Jack Malone. Mr. Malone is survived by his wife of 39 years, Morah Wilson Malone; son, Ben (Heather) Malone, Seneca, SC; daughter, Emily Malone, Chattanooga; brother, Kenneth (Carol) Malone, Delaware; many nieces, nephews & cousins. Funeral services will be held On Thursday, September 19th at 1 pm at Grace Baptist Church, (Chattanooga First seventh-Day Adventist Church) 7450 Standifer Gap Rd, Chattanooga, Tn 37421.with Pastor Adam Love officiating. Burial will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 You may share condolences with the family at www.heritagechattanooga.com The family will receive friends at the church from 12 noon until 1 pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Edited by Coyote 2024-09-13 8:04 AM | ||
