William-Goodman-Obituary

William Flournoy Goodman Jr.

Jackson,, Mississippi

Age 91

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William (Bill) Flournoy Goodman, Jr. Jackson, MS - Bill Goodman, age 91, died peacefully on January 7, 2021, from complications of Covid-19. A highly regarded lawyer, he is also well remembered for his warmth, intellect, wit, knack for storytelling, and deep love for his family. A Jackson native,...

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In memory of "mr Goodman", my father Joe Lee Gibson worked for Mr Goodman and his parents as a gardener for years. He was always treated as family. Our leaguesituations done by Mr Goodman were
Always done free of
Charge. My father Joe Lee Gibson (a black man) has a beautiful memorial
Garden on Millsaps
Where he worked for over 60 years. Mr Goodman had this done in my father's memory.My
Brother and sisters all have good memories of Mr Goodman who was
Always so...

Enjoyed working with Mr. Goodman as a Clarion-Ledger reporter covering the Ayers case and trial in the 1990s. He was always well-prepared, and a cordial Southern gentleman.Many achievements in the legal world and his community. Condolences to the family.

This is a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. Your family is in my prayers.

My father, Charles Garvin, was an employee of Texaco Oil in Jackson for decades. He mentioned to me many times that Bill Goodman was a good lawyer and a good man, as they worked together often over the years. Another of the Greatest Generation ending their journey.