Carl Henry Goodman's Obituary
Carl Henry Goodman, 85, formerly of 308 Walker Street, Kannapolis, died peacefully Friday, August 12, 2005, after fighting a long battle of declining health for several months at Transitional Health Services.
Services will be at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Kimball Lutheran Church, Kannapolis. The Reverend Hoke Ritchie and the Reverend Richard Rhoades will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends at the church from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday prior to the service.
Born January 31, 1920, in Goose Creek Community, Union County, he was the son of the late William and Susan Love Goodman. He was employed with Bouligny Company, Charlotte, where he displayed his sharp memory and machine skills. Later, he transferred to work in the Garage in Cannon Mills Company, where he worked until his retirement. He displayed an ability to work on almost anything. He mastered many skills and enjoyed repairing automobiles and anything technical. He was a long-time member of Kimball Lutheran Church and formerly Landis Church of Christ. He loved the Lord. He was known by his family to be a loving father that provided through diligent hard work even though he was physically disabled. He always put his family first.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all his brothers and sisters, Mae Fite, Theron Goodman, Vance Goodman, Hoyle Goodman, Beulah Goodman, Miranda Walker, half brothers Jennings Williams, Doyle Goodman and Clarence Goodman. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Alma Morrison Goodman and Louise Hahn Price Goodman.
Survivors include a son, Don Wayne Goodman and wife, Peggy; a daughter Carla Goodman Smith and husband, Ed. Grandchildren are Daryl Goodman and wife, Donna, and Emily Smith. He has three surviving great grandchildren, Allison, Olivia and Ellagrace Goodman. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and a very special friend, Louise Varner, who brought much joy in his later years.
The family wishes to especially thank Louise Varner for her faithful companionship and all the workers at Best of Care and Transitional Health Care that gave so much of themselves.
Memorials may be made to Kimball Lutheran Church, 101 Vance Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Lady's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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