Bill Goodson

1941 - 2016

Bill Goodson, age 75, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, surrounded by his beloved family. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Moore Funeral Home on N. Davis St., Arlington, with Terry Slack officiating. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Bill was born in Indio, Calif. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He graduated from University of Texas Arlington in Business Adiministration and also received a masters degree in Psychology from North Texas State University. He married Carol Groves in 1974. Bill worked for the City of Arlington and retired after 32 years. As a young man, Bill spent much time focusing on songwriting and singing. He wrote the song, "Baby," that was recorded by Dallas Cowboy, Buddy Dial, in 1964. Bill was a generous individual who was passionate about family. He was an active member of the Northwest Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; and brother. Survivors: Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years, Carol Goodson; son, Matt Goodson; daughters, Adrianne Goodson and Wendy Ewest; son-in-law, Rob Ewest; grandchildren, Tyler and Austin Ewest; sister, Camelda Shaw; and numerous nieces and nephews.