J.C. was united in holy matrimony to the late Martha Goodman, and to this union six children were born. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Vugell Goodman and one son Patrick Goodman.
He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Goodman, U.S. Army Retired Rev. Christopher (Brenda) Goodman and Reggie Goodman all of Monticello; two daughters, Leslie and Regina Goodman both of Monticello; one brother, LeRon Goodman of Malvern; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relative and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 30 at Pilgrim Rest AME Church with burial to follow in Campground Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:30 PM at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(17)
james e. nicholson
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 31, 2015 I am praying for the family.Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 30, 2015 Family - You are all in my thoughts & prayers during this time. Thank for allowing me to come into your home & care for such a sweet man. He stole my heart & many others. He will be missed by many. Cherish your memories & find comfort in God. I will miss his sweet smile.Love,
Paige
Thelma Brown
Los Angeles, CA Friday, May 29, 2015 Dear Family; Thinking of you With sympathy, with love, and with a prayer, That God will bless you every day and keep you in His care . He heals the Broken in heart .Mary Washington Bailey
Monticello, AR Friday, May 29, 2015 Let God be your strength when you're weak, joy during times of sorrow & peace in the mist of the storms of life!Sandra Crowell
Monticello, AR Friday, May 29, 2015 To the Goodman Family,Sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Goodman. He will be remembered as being a gentle soft spoken man with always a kind word. May God lift your spirits in knowing that you as his children did all that you could do and God came and took his spirit home to rest. Find comfort in knowing that he is at peace.
Teresa Thompson
Monticello, AR Friday, May 29, 2015 Sorry for the loss of your dad Regina. Regina and your siblings are in the Thompson family prayers.John & Mary Hudspeth
Manassas, VA Thursday, May 28, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you journey through your healing.With Love,
John & Mary Hudspeth
Manassas, Virginia 20112
Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Thursday, May 28, 2015 Chris, Reggie and entire family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Potlatch Log Yard-Warren
Warren, AR Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time...Cheri Rash
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 27, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man. He always had a smile on his face and a hug ready for me when he saw me. I will miss him greatly. Your family are in my heart, thoughts and prayers as always.Rita Reeves
El Paso, TX Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father / brother / grandfather. I am praying for you all at this most difficult time.Alisha Cherry
Memphis, TN Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Sorry for the loss of your father, Jonathan. Praying for you and your family.Pearline Bealer
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Sorry about your lost let not your heart be trouble you believe in God believe also in me in my father house are many mansion your father have receive his we will see him again in Heaven some day May God Bless all of you. P.B .Montanez Marks
monticello, AR Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Continuing to keep your family in my prayers.Look to the hills whence cometh your strength...J.C. Goodman
Monticello Arkasas, TX Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Sorry, about your lostRoberta Gardner
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, May 26, 2015 We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, now and in the many days ahead. God in heaven will wipe away the tears in due season. He has ALL power in His hands. He is the Alpha and the Omega....May you find peace in knowing He cares and so do we. Roberta, Nickena, Anitra, Robert Sr, and Robert Jr.Regina F Jacob
Monticello, AR Friday, May 22, 2015 Dear Family:Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. In time and with prayer, you will be strengthened.
The Jacob Family- Eloise, Regina, Shelia, Arielle, Margie, Artayvias