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Willard Goodnough Obituary

Willard Goodnough

Mauldin

Ernest Willard Goodnough, 87, of Mauldin, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. He was the son of the late Hubert N. and Evilee Cox Goodnough.

He was a US Navy Veteran, retired from the Recreation Department with the City of Simpsonville, former owner of Goody's Café and a member of First Baptist Church of Simpsonville.

He is survived by sons Robert L. Goodnough, Gregory Nelson Goodnough, Mark Anthony Goodnough; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Melinda Massey and his brother James T. Goodnough.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Cannon Funeral Home, Fountain Inn.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Cannon Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to V.F.W. Post 1845, 121 Hedge St., Simpsonville, SC 29681.

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Published by The Greenville News on Feb. 14, 2013.
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I miss you and your wit Willard

Pam Stafford Wilson

February 9, 2023

Thoughts and prayers.

Mike, Amy, and Hailey Cole

February 20, 2013

Willard was a sweet friend and I will truly miss him.
Miss Faye from McDonalds

Faye Slatton

February 17, 2013

You will be truly missed Willard. I am so blessed to have been able to call you a friend.
Love, Miss Mary (McDonald's Coffee Club)

Mary Murphree

February 17, 2013

My heart is broken, but my mind goes back to happier times, when we spent so much time at Chick Springs, and the drive-in theater..I know Linda was waiting on Willard with open arms. You will be missed.

Pam
Greer, SC

February 14, 2013

Dear Greg & Family
Sorry to hear about papa Will. We know that he will be greatly missed, But he will be in the arms of Jesus. Tyler Loved papa Will too.
I would ask him what is his papa's name and he would say Papa Will and Papa Greg. Your Family will be in Our Thoughts and Prayers. Love The Newman Family

Deborah & Joshua Newman

February 14, 2013

Greg, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord bring you comfort and peace during your time of loss.

Angela Yeargin

February 14, 2013

Love you Pop. Always in our hearts.

Jessica Massey

February 14, 2013

Greg, we are sorry to hear of Willard's passing. Willard worked for Kirby, when Kirby was Recreation Director at Simpsonville. Everyone will miss him.

February 14, 2013

Greg, Knowing that your Dad is resting in Jesus' arms is truly a blessing.
May God's grace give you peace & comfort during this difficult time.

Debi Dowling

February 14, 2013

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