Birth date: Dec 6, 1946 Death date: Oct 5, 2011
Louis Rodney Goke passed away on October 5, 2011, funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”. Read Obituary
Still missing you, my sweet, oldest friend. We, quite literally, grew up from the cradle together. We were the same age, our mothers were best friends. All of my memories of childhood include you. I have a mountain of photos of us, which chronicle our growth. I love you always and look forward to seeing you again when it is my time. Till then…..
God, I feel like I sohuld be takin notes! Great work
I met Rod through the Austin Paddling Club in the early 90’s. Then I found out he also worked at Motorola. Before I had my own kayak, Rod was always more than willing to loan me one of his for the weekend as he did for many people. He also loaned me so
Texas Cavers had a beautiful memorial tent set up at the Texas Cavers Reunion October 14th – 16th that was a moving testament to Rod’s character, talents, helpful spirit and thorough understanding of the science behind everything he got his hands on. A t
I met Rod in 1972 while he was a member of the Florida Speleological Society. Rod had a great sense of humor and loved to share stories. He was always good natured and always volunteering his time at caving conventions. He was an expert in so many areas
Auf Widersehen, Rod.
I am only repeating what has already been said, ” Big heart, and big soul”. The pleasure was mine.
Happy travels Rod
Rod was one of those ever present cavers you took for granted. I’ve been out of the caving world for awhile, but when I saw Rod last summer at a party he took up right where we left off, asking about me and my kids. He was someone you could count on, and
Rod had an amazing and rare baritone voice. The last time I heard him sing was at the NSS Convention in Glenwood Springs, CO in July, 2011 when he and others formed a circle next to the Groad Hollow campfire.He was also a guitar collector and had rece
