Thomas M. Goode Sr.

Thomas M. Goode Sr.

Thomas Goode Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 6, 2008.
GOODE, Thomas M. Sr., age 67, of Mechanicsville, died Saturday, October 4, 2008. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Ruby G. Goode; a son, Thomas M. "Marty" Goode and his wife, Karen; and granddaughter, Kaitlyn of Richmond; his mother, Christine F. Goode of Gloucester; two sisters, Cecilia G. Allmond, Charlotte G. Tomlinson and her husband, Chris; one brother, Freddie L. Goode and his wife, Dolores, all of Gloucester. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda, conducted by Rev. Rita L. Staul. Interment Salem U.M.C. Cemetery, Gloucester. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday (tonight) at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Salem U.M. Church, 11408 Salem Church Road, Gloucester, Va. 23061.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Marsha & Bruce West

October 8, 2008

Dear Freddie, Mrs. Goode, Cecilia, Charlotte & all the family,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your brother and son. May he live on in the joyful and cherished memories that he left you, and may they give you strength and comfort now and in the days ahead. If there is anything we can do for you, we are only a phone call away.
Love and God Bless,

Terry Bristow/Nelson

October 7, 2008

Ruby, Marty and Family,

I always smile when I think of the happy times our families had on our camping trips together. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Annie Bruce

October 6, 2008

My heart goes out to the family, if there is anything I can do in your time of sorrow, please let me know Aunt T

J.W. Fary

October 6, 2008

My condolences to the family, in these trying times, remember he is with the father now and take comfort that Tom is free now.

John Barnett

October 6, 2008

We at Ruffin & Payne, Inc. wish to offer our condolences to the Goode family. Tom was fine craftsman and an excellent co-worker. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family in their time of grief.
John Barnett
Ruffin & Payne, Inc.

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