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Alfred Goodman Obituary

Alfred Sam Goodman
1937-2019
Alfred Sam Goodman was born August 4, 1937, in Tyler, Texas to Lucille and Mike Goodman. He was raised in East Texas and enjoyed the pleasures of small town country life. As a teenager, he was known for building elaborate toothpick models of bridges and airplanes.
Alfred graduated from Gladewater High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he was known as "Punchy" because of his fascination with gadgets and electronics. A proud Longhorn, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He graduated from UT Dental Branch in Houston with his DDS and in 1967 received a Masters in Science Dental (MSD) from the University of Washington.
In 1959, Alfred met the beautiful Joyce Daily and, after a brief courtship, they married on July 14, 1960. Alfred spent two years in the Air Force in Denver, where Joyce and Alfred started their family. They returned to Houston in 1967 to start his periodontal practice, which continued for 50 years. Alfred was both doctor and friend to his patients, many who maintained lifelong friendships with Alfred and Joyce. He served as President of the Southwest Society of Periodontists and the Houston Society of Periodontists.
A renaissance man, Alfred had many interests including jewelry making, photography, cooking, building custom furniture, and collecting and refurbishing sports cars. He collected Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and contemporary pieces, and supported local artists and Houston's cultural offerings. He became interested in wine and fine food and belonged to the Chaine d'Rotissier, International Wine and Food Society, and Les Amis d'Escoffier. Joyce and Alfred enjoyed traveling the world, visiting countless locations in Europe and the United States and, of course, any place where they could spend time with their grandchildren.
After retiring in 2011, Alfred volunteered at the Emergency Aid Coalition, helping provide clothes and shoes to families in need. He also volunteered at his synagogue of 52 years, Temple Emanu El. Alfred loved his family above all else.
Alfred is preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Mike Goodman, and his beloved sister, Royce Ann Sline. Alfred is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Goodman, as well as his children: Laura Goodman Towber, Steven and Maxine Goodman, David and Patricia Goodman, and grandchildren, Meredith and Adam Stewart, Matthew Goodman, Rachel Goodman, Audrey Goodman, Andrew Towber, Jacob Towber, and Ethan Towber.
The funeral will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2018, at the Emanu El Memorial Park Cemetery at 8341 Bissonnet St.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Temple Emanu El or The Emergency Aid Coalition at www.eachouston.org.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 7, 2019.

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Cindy Cox

April 1, 2022

We miss you Dr G. always.

Cindy (Dr.B’s) Cox

April 1, 2021

Miss this dear man. Love to the family.

Cindy Cox

April 1, 2020

I will never forget this wonderful man. May God bless the Goodman families-

Dora Wilder

April 23, 2019

Dear Dr Goodman as Ian and I always called you. We just could never call you by your first name. I hope you n Ian are having a great time and you are finishing Ian's dental implants. Love, Dora n Woofie

Nancy Bowden

April 16, 2019

We are sorry to hear of Dr. Goodman's
passing. He is remembered fondly by members
of the Moores Society at the UH School of
Music for his longtime involvement in
supporting volunteer efforts.
We send our condolences to his family.

A. L.

April 8, 2019

May the bereaved family be comforted by looking forward to Jesus' promise of seeing your dear loved one again. John 6:40.

Heidi Hoth

April 8, 2019

The best boss any one could wish for. He was always there for his "Ladies" and made sure that we were taken care of. We were like a family when we all worked together. We laughed everyday and Dr. G was always in the thick of it. That is what I will remember the most about working with him for all those years. He also had a big heart and fair with everything he did. He will be missed by all that knew him.

What can you say? He was an all around "Good Man".

Cindy Cox

April 7, 2019

Dear Joyce and Goodman families,
We are sorry to hear of Dr. G's passing. We treasure our wonderful memories. The staffs of the three Dentists continue to be family, assembled by three awesome men. From our families to yours we send our love and prayers.

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