Hoover, Alabama
Jan 17, 1996 – Jan 14, 2019
Joseph Taylor Goodman, 22, of Birmingham, Ala., who loved life, his family and friends and the natural world and was a shining light for so many people he touched, died on January 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. Taylor was born in Birmingham on January 17, 1996. Taylor also lived in Glenwood Springs, Colo., where he was a whitewater rafting guide on the Colorado River and studied photography at Colorado Mountain College. A student of the UAB Collat School of Business, Taylor graduated from Spain Park High School with honors. While attending UAB, Taylor helped his friends start the school's chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity. A talented and brilliant photographer from a very young age, Taylor learned the craft from his mother. He found great joy in nature, and enjoyed backpacking, skiing, rafting and any outdoor pursuit that involved spending time with those he loved. Taylor worked throughout Birmingham while in school, and was always focused on his next great endeavor. An example of his fearless drive to succeed: While living in Colorado, Taylor guided on the Roaring Fork section of the Colorado River with a broken collarbone. Taylor sacrificed for those he loved, and was dedicated to making the world a better place. He is survived by his mother Bonnie Goodman Cerniglia (Chris), his father Martin Joseph Goodman Jr. (Sarah), his two brothers Christopher Parker Goodman and James Jordan Goodman, his maternal grandparents George Parker (Terri), Jim Morris (Nicole), Pat Lynch (Tynette), and Pat Cerniglia, his paternal grandparents Martin Joseph Goodman (Sue), Iris Goodman, great maternal grandparents Aleck Choraitis (Penny) and Bonnie Faye Parker. Preceded in death by his grandmother Anastasia Morris. A Celebration of Life for our "Tay Tay" will be held on Friday, Jan 18th at ShellB Acres, 7700 Highway 13, Helena, AL 35080. Tay Attire (Thrifty Casual). Family 1:00-2:00 p.m. and his so many amazing friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the Goodman family requests donations to Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve. https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/41org7odla4
Bonnie,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I know first hand as a mom that there are no words to ease the pain of the loss of a child. Keep your family close and always keep him in your thoughts.
Jeanette Dumont, PCB
February 02, 2019
Joe
I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Fred Kerber
January 18, 2019 | New York
Bonnie, I'm overtaken with grief for you. There are no appropriate words to express my condolences. I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Taylor. You are in my prayers. Dawn Weller ( you did all my maternity and first year photos for Naomi)
Dawn Weller
January 18, 2019 | Trussville, AL
I know you guys are together sharing memories. We are always hoping for more time together. Praying for comfort in times where things don't make sense.
Thinking about all you guys.
JD
John Devine
January 18, 2019 | Miramar, FL
Joe, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
January 18, 2019
Joe, your son sounds like an incredible human being. I wish I would have met him. I think he will have some amazing scenery to photograph in his new home.
Mike Bianchi
January 18, 2019 | ORLANDO, FL
Although my wife Merry and I did not know Tay Tay we know his maternal grandparents Marty and Sue.
It is with our heartfelt condolences that we send to Taylor's entire family our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Merry Tice
January 18, 2019 | Leeds, AL
I am so sorry for your loss, Joe. You raised a wonderful son. May his memory be a blessing.
Andrea Adelson
January 18, 2019 | Orlando, FL
Joe & Sarah, So very sorry to hear about this. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers here at the Tribe. We love you both and are here for whatever you need.
Steve Mares
January 17, 2019 | Birmingham, AL
