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Joseph Goode Obituary
He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1968. He attended Virginia State University, graduating cum laude with a BS in Accounting / Business Administration.
BG(USA Ret) Goode was preceded in death by his son (baby Goode), parents, sisters – Muriel Vivian Arrington and Joyce Arlene Goudy, and brothers – William Newton Goode and Marcial Antonio Wilson Goode, Sr.
Prior to joining the Army National Guard, BG(USA Ret) Goode served in the active army, assigned to the divisional artillery (DIVARTY) Aviation Section, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He deployed to the Republic of Vietnam in August 1971, serving as operations officer, 108th Artillery Group Aviation Section in Phu Bai. In November 1971, he was assigned as a section leader in the 62nd Aviation Company in Da Nang.
BG(USA Ret) Goode joined the Virginia Army National Guard in July 1973, where he served for 16 years. He transferred to the Maryland Army National Guard in December 1989, where he served until his retirement in September 2002. During this time, he commanded Company D, 224th Aviation Battalion in Sandston, VA, the 29th Aviation Brigade in Edgewood, MD and served as the Assistant Division Commander (Support), 29th Infantry Division. BG (USA Ret) Goode retired after more than 33 years combined enlisted and commissioned officer military service.
Joseph Goode was also employed by Brown & Williamson Tabacco in Petersburg, VA prior to accepting a position with Westinghouse Electric and moving his family to Columbia, MD. Joseph would continue his work as a financial manager following Northup Grumman Corporation's acquisition of Westinghouse until retiring in 2010.
Some of his military decorations include the Legion of Merit with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, and Air Medal. He holds the Army Master Aviator Badge.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, the former Arnita Watts of Ellicott City, MD, sons Joseph III (Laurie) and Jerroyd (Nikki), daughter Javonda McCathorine (Matthew); grandchildren Joseph IV, Rasely, Sophia and Olivia Goode, Layla and Mesai McCathorine; great grandchildren Evelyn, Joseph V, and Oliver; sisters Sandra Fleming and Jeanette Watts; brothers and sister-in-law Franklin, Joseph (Vivian), Garnell (Sydelle) Watts and Kima Watts-Tatum (Rob); a devoted double niece Wynee Watts-Mitchell and numerous "special" nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Public Viewing: March 9, 2023, 5-7pm at Howell Funeral Home, 10220 Guilford Road, Jessup, MD
Services: March 10, 2023, 12pm at First Baptist Church of Guilford, 7504 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD
Internment: March 13, 2023, 11am at City Point National Cemetary, Hopewell, VA
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Dave Newman
March 10, 2023
To the family of Joseph Goode, my heart goes out to all during your time of grieving. Joe was a wonderful man, who was loved by all! We have lost a great man.
Blessings,
Dave Newman
Major General (Retired) and Mrs. Edward Leacock
March 10, 2023
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. May the support of family and friends sustain you through your grief.
Michael Melugin, CW4 US Army (ret.)
March 9, 2023
Many many great memories with Joe from the time he was my platoon leader when I first joined the Guard (1979) thru him being my brigade commander when I retired. God speed old friend.
Brian Hunt, LTC (R), USAR
March 8, 2023
So many wonderful memories of serving and flying with you in Richmond. You were my commander, mentor, and friend. Rest in peace, sir.
Mia F Morgan
March 8, 2023
We send you our sincerest condolences on Joseph´s passing. We are praying for you all.
Danielle and Phil Valenzia and Family
March 8, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Love the Valenzia Family
Candice lyons
March 8, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will always remember Joe in his office at NG holding his cigar. Many memories.
Kim Pate
March 8, 2023
Anita and family my condolence to the loss of your family member. I´ve only met Joseph a few times but from his demeanor, I can tell he was a man of great integrity. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Love, Kim & Dondrey Pegeas.
Kenny Massey
March 8, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Vivian Hollandsworth
March 8, 2023
Joe was always a gentleman and it was a joy to know him and work with him.
My condolences to the Goode family
Mike Hyer
March 8, 2023
Really enjoyed Joe's great smile and warm demeanor. One of the good guys and a true friend.
Ron from Milford, DE
March 8, 2023
Thanks for your years of service, General. Well done!
Rest in peace.
My condolences and prayers to your family.
Johnnie Knight
March 7, 2023
Joe was truly a great guy, I have great memories which I will cherish forever. My deepest sympathy for Arnita and the entire Goode family.
Justine Crockett-Booker
March 7, 2023
My condolences to the Goode/Watts family. I pray God's comfort during this difficult time.
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