IN  MEMORIAM IS A TRIBUTE  TO THOSE  OF US THAT HAVE  TRAVELED AHEAD TO FORGE THE WAY  THRU THE UNKNOWN.  TO YOU , WE SAY GODS SPEED AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gerald Francis
"Jerry" "Dragon"  Goggins

Age 57. Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2004 

at Provena  St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, with his

 family at his side. Jerry was born on November 11, 1946 

in Joliet, then moved with his family to Channahon, 

at the age of 3. He was preceded in death by his father, 

James A. Goggins.

Surviving are his mother, Lucille;

 one brother, Larry (Jackie); two nephews, Pat (Shelly)

 and Dan (Janet); one niece, Mary Ann Smith; two grand nieces, 

Anna and Lauren Goggins; and two grand nephews, Adam Smith

 and Aidan Goggins. 

Jerry was named the first Eagle Scout

 in Channahon, from Pack #44. He also served in the Viet Nam War,

where Jerry was honored with many commendations, including 

the Bronze Star with "V" for Valor and the Purple Heart. 

Upon returning home, Jerry served on the Channahon Volunteer 

Fire Department for many years. 

Jerry retired from 

Illinois Bell/Ameritech/SBC two years ago, after 33 years 

of employment. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

 Known as "Dragon" by his rendezvous friends. He loved 

to re-enact 18th century history. He was a member of the 

Joliet Muzzleloaders and the Peru River Rats. 

He will be greatly missed by many.

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