Roy Alfred Good

Roy Alfred Good was born May 19, 1929 in Randolph, Iowa to Robert Lee & Elsie Cloe (Harrison) Good. He was raised in rural Glenwood & attended public school while working hard on the farm. Roy had six sisters and six brothers; Alice, Rossetta, Elsie, Mary, Betsie, Effie, William, Russell, Oscar, Archi, Robert and Homer.

Roy remained in the Glenwood area until he finished his education. He worked as a woodcutter along with teaching karate.

On June 25, 1949, Roy enlisted in the Navy. During this time, he also boxed. Roy was a WWII Veteran & P.O.W. for 2 years. Upon Roy’s return, he worked at a packinghouse, cut wood and instructed karate. Roy and Freda Kimsey were married on July 1, 1949 and to this union three children were born, Leonard, Joe and Betty Lou. Roy also had a daughter, Betty Townsend by Ruth Stuart. Roy and Freda continued cutting wood and trapping animals selling in a four state region. Roy loved dogs and trained them to be show and hunting dogs. His Mountain View Curr was his pride and joy. Roy and his dogs were listed in the Mountain View Curr Trainer and Breeder Organization and also worked with this organization. He loved to hunt coon and jack rabbits as well as raising cattle, hogs, dogs and emus. Roy and Freda made their home in rural Bedford. He was a member of the V.F.W. & American Legion for several years. He was a very social man who always had something to say with a distinct way of getting his point across. Roy had a passion for country music and playing his guitar. He was known for his distinguished personality. Beneath the rough and course layers was a good man with a big heart. Roy entered into eternal rest on Oct. 26, 2012 in Sioux Falls, SD. We were all blessed to have known him.

Preceding Roy in death were his parents, wife Freda and siblings. He is survived by his children, Leonard Good of Shenandoah, IA; Joe Good of Texarcana, AR; Betty Lou May of Buffalo, WY; Betty Townsend of Sioux Falls, SD; 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; extended relatives and many friends.

A memorial fund has been established.

Visitation:Monday, October 29, 2012
2:00 PM
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Service:Wednesday, October 31, 2012
10:00 AM
1105 N. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534