Obituary of Richard T. Rodbourne

RODBOURNE, Richard T. Age 60 of North Park Terrace in Big Flats passed away after a brief illness on Tues. Feb. 8, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Richard was born July 12, 1950 a son to the late Charles and Helen (Hammond) Rodbourne. He was predeceased by his daughter, Emily Rodbourne Feb. 5, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Mathews) Rodbourne; Daughter, Sara Rodbourne of Ithaca, NY; Brother, David (Marcie) and daughter Brother-in-law, Kent (Pamela) Balcom of Virginia; In-laws, Donald (Frances) Balcom of Kissimmee, FL, Norman (Marion) Mathews of Horseheads, NY Several nieces and nephews and many close and caring friends. Richard was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Air Force. He was retired from the maintenance department at Elmira College. He enjoyed the outdoors, astronomy and always a cold beer with friends and family. Those family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Thursday Feb. 10, 2011 from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 pm. His service will take place on Friday at 10:00 am. Burial service will take place in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY at the convenience of his family. Condolences and remembrances may also be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com