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John Goodsell Obituary
He was born Sept. 18, 1985, in Jacksonville, the son of John Allen and Brenda Burger Goodsell, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Brenda Young of Virden; his father, John Allen Goodsell, Sr. of Jacksonville; his grandfather, Westley Goodsell of Yuma, Ariz.; and six brothers, Chris Goodsell of Jacksonville, Dan Hughes of Virden, David Hughes of White Hall, Dustin Shaw, Joey Shaw, and Bryan Woods, all of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Eloise Goodsell; and maternal grandparents, Gerald and Esther Burger.
J.J. attended North Greene Schools and had worked at Applebee's in Jacksonville. He enjoyed playing video games and loved being with his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held noon Friday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Roodhouse. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Private interment will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family. Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com.
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nakoma
May 13, 2011
i love you j.j. you were an awesome uncle and my best friend you were always the day brightener R.I.P sweet dreams forever
Paula Richards
May 9, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. John was a great friend to my grandaughter, Courtney (Holmes) Schmitz during their school days and beyond. Was always nice having him hang out at the house with her,
Mark Savage
May 9, 2011
So sorry to hear about your loss. My heart and prayers go out to all your family.
Millie Kirkpatrick
May 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ed White
May 9, 2011
Saddened doesn't go far enough to express our sympathy for J.J.s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alicia Piper
May 9, 2011
We will miss you at the wedding but we know that you will be there in spirit! RIP John!
Erin Peacock
May 9, 2011
You will be missed by many! You took a piece of my heart when you went RIP
Courtney Thomas
May 9, 2011
You will be truly missed J.J u were a great guy and a good friend i will miss u buddy....R.I.P
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