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James "Jimmy" Philip Goodman of Annapolis's Epping Forest passed away from complications of pulmonary fibrosis on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Jimmy was born on January 30, 1941, to the late Orville and Edna Goodman in Washington, DC. He moved with his parents to Epping Forest when he was five years old. He is survived by his children, Philip Goodman of Epping Forest, Daniel (Michelle) Goodman of Epping Forrest, and Linda Goodman (Ron Hull) of Edgewater; four grandchildren: Joshua, Matthew, Taylor, and Jordon Goodman, all of Epping Forest. Also, surviving is his dear friend and former wife, Kathleen Goodman, of Epping Forest. Preceding Jimmy in death were his two brothers, Warren and Wayne. Jimmy was a graduate of Annapolis High School, class of 1959, and he received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He worked for the U. S. Navy for 46 years, starting his career as a cooperative education student with the Navy while earning his degree. For almost 60 years, Jimmy served as community manager of the Epping Forest Waterworks. Jimmy was a great father, devoted grandfather, and a cherished friend and neighbor. A memorial service will be held on January 6, 2018, at 4 PM, followed by a celebration of his life at the Epping Forest Club House, 354 Severn Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401. Expressions of sympathy in Jimmy's memory may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake at 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences may be made at:

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Dec. 27, 2017.

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Dan & Ginny Pokoj

January 8, 2018

Our deepest sympathies in the passing of Jim. We worked at the Annapolis Lab with him and remember his quick smile and kindness. Keeping his family and friends in our prayers.

Robert Corcoran

January 5, 2018

Hi James,
Didn't know you were ill. Missing you already. You are a shining light for my life journey. Wish I lived closer -- as we had a lot to share. May your immortal soul find welcome in the presence of our Heavenly Father, Brother Jesus, Mary Immaculate and all of the Saints and Angels. Love you Brother. My Condolences to your Family, and especially Kathleen -- who I only met once at the house. She made us fried chicken, and I loved it.
Bob

Chalres Singer

January 2, 2018

My prayers for the Goodman family on the loss of Jim. He was my mentor and friend when I worked at David Taylor Research Center.

Tubby Edmondson(Brooks)

December 27, 2017

My sincere condolences to James' family in his passing. I knew Jim from my many years in Epping. He was always a good friend and we spent many hours in his basement doing different projects and just talking. He was a great man.Always willing to help anyone that needed help and will be missed by all. May God bless him and his family.

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