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Charles Goodson Obituary

Charles Dale Goodson June 10, 1937 - February 16, 2015 Charles Dale "Chuck" Goodson of Barstow passed away peacefully with his family by his side, joining his Lord and Savior, in Helendale, California on February 16, 2015. Charles was born June 10, 1937 in Inglewood, California to parents Claude and Geraldine Goodson of Grayville, Illinois. He had a twin sister Velma Bayless and Thelma Smith, whom all preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Thelma Goodson, and his children Bryan (Lisa) Goodson of Oak Park, Rhonda (Terry) Haver of Barstow, Rodney Rucker of Winslow, and Theresa Grubbs of Colorado Springs, and Manuel (Anne) Baca of Newberry Springs. Charles loved his grandchildren Robert Rowe, Tara (Nick) Bryson, Steven Haver, Courtney (Andrew) Kurth, John (Glory) Haver, Andrew and Christina Goodson, John, Sara and Daniel Harrell. He was blessed with eight great-grandchildren and two nieces. Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 1320 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA, on Saturday February 21 at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Community Hospice of Victor Valley (760) 946-4730.

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Published by Daily Press on Feb. 19, 2015.

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Nancy Treinen

March 10, 2015

Dear Thelma,
This is the first I knew of Chuck's passing or I would have contacted you sooner. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a dear, dear man, and you two were such a beautiful couple. May God's love and peace be with you as you treasure the wonderful memories you must surely have. In His Love, Nancy (Horan) Treinen

Bella Nies

February 24, 2015

Thelma:
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Sandy Wagner

February 21, 2015

Thelma and Family, my deepest sympathy in your loss, Chuck was a fine man.

Cheryl Arthur

February 20, 2015

Thelma, my prayers are with you and your family. Chuck was a gem and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Michael/Donna Dilbeck

February 20, 2015

May God's loving arms enfold your family with strength and peace during this time of grief and heartfelt sorrow.
The beautiful memories remaining of your loved one will, in time, begin to fill the cavernous void left by the passing of your deary beloved Patriarch.

Kay Mahoney

February 20, 2015

May our Lord bless you at this time of sorrow.

February 20, 2015

My condolences to the Goodson family. May God provide strength, comfort and Love during your time of sorrow. Linda, Ca.

Cecil James

February 19, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Goodson Family

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