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Mission 2 of 2 Friday, April 23, 2021
Robert James Andrews, HM3, USN
1953 - 1961,
Springfield, MO
Friday, April 23, 2021
The family and loved ones of HM3 Robert James Andrews have honored the Warriors Watch Riders (Patriot Guard Riders are welcome to participate as well) with a request for a Final Salute and an escort to our hero’s final resting place at Hazelwood Cemetery where we will stand a flag line while military honors are rendered.
According to the DD214 for this period, HM3 Andrews served 2 years 3 months 14 days in the New Hampshire National Guard, 4 years and 0 months 0 days active duty U.S. Navy and 2 years Navy Reserve. During this time he was awarded the Navy Good Conduct Medal. During his time on active duty HM3 Andrews was assigned to the 1st Marine Division (Reinf) FMF, Camp Pendleton, CA.
HM3 Andrews was born in Salisbury, NH on March 3, 1937 and passed away in Springfield, MO on April 17, 2021. Bob married the love of his life, Constance Gianaris in May of 1982 sharing 42 years of unconditional love.
During his career, Bob worked as a District Manager for E.F. Johnson Technologies and later as a Regional Sales Manager for Midland International from where he retired. He was a member of Franklin Elks Lodge 1280 in Franklin New Hampshire. He volunteered with Disabled American Veterans and in his spare time enjoyed reading, fly fishing and traveling with his wife.
Bob is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Andrews. He is survived by his wife, Constance Andrews, a granddaughter, Kyrston Avery and two great-grandchildren, Leiton and Kingston
STAGE: 11:45am, Friday, April 23, 2021, Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn, Springfield, MO 65807
BRIEF: 12:00pm, Friday, April 23, 2021
FINAL SALUTE: 12:15pm, Friday, April 23, 2021
ESCORT: 12:30pm, Friday, April 23, 2021 to Hazelwood Cemetery, 1642 E. Seminole, (Sunset St entrance) Springfield, MO
COMMITTAL SERVICE: 1:00pm, Friday, April 23, 2021 with flag line while full military honors are rendered.
WEATHER FORECAST: High of 58°, Low of 48° and 60% chance of precipitation. Cages are always welcome.
Flag Support: Holly Anthony
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Ed Frederickson, Ride Captain
Greater Ozarks Area Warriors Watch Riders
(417) 838-1908
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