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Bennie Gooden Obituary
Services will be 11 am Saturday, February 28, 2009, at GoGIC State Headquarters with the Rev. Dr. Clyde E. Glenn officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-4 pm at the chapel with the Wake from 5-7 pm at Chapel Hill Church. Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Church.
Delta Burial Clarksdale is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Gooden was born December 14, 1936 in Clarksdale, MS. He graduated from Higgins High School. A graduate of Coahoma Jr. College and Jackson State University, he was a real estate developer and retired educator. He was a life time member of NAACP and many other organizations.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Young Gooden; parents, James, Sr. and Jannie Stone Gooden; and one sibling, James Gooden, Jr.
Mr. Gooden is survived four sons, Bennie S. Gooden, Jr., of Cleveland, MS, Jonathan A. Gooden of Clarksdale, MS, James N. Gooden of Clarksdale, MS, and Jeffrey L. Gooden of Clarksdale, MS; two daughters, Janice P. Hickman and Marian L. Miller, both of Clarksdale, MS; and three brothers, Earl Gooden, Eugene Gooden, and Joseph Gooden, all of Clarksdale, MS.
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Clementine Blountt-Johnson
February 27, 2009
I offer my thoughts and prayers to the entire Gooden family. I have known Mr. Gooden since the 60's. I sang in the Chapel Hill Church Choir under his direction for many years. He was a kind, generous and respectful person who will truly be missed.
Cynthia Hogsett
February 27, 2009
The home going of such a wonderful and dedicated man will truly be missed.
Mr. Gooden was a loving grandfather to my neises(Younna and Deah) and wonderful father figure to my sister. I pray that the family strength in time of need. Love you all, Cynthia and family.
D L Bridges
February 26, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Karr West
February 26, 2009
My wife, Lynette, and I would like to offer the entire Gooden family our deepest sympathy and to let each of you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Being in the public housing business myself, I had many occasions through the years to work with Bennie Gooden, and I must say that it was indeed a pleasure each time. It seemed that just being around Mr. Gooden brought the best out of you. I have seen him stop along a sidewalk and speak to his tenants in several complexes I have been in. In each case you could tell from looking in their eyes the respect they showed for him. This mystic was what made Bennie Gooden the respected man he was.
We have been next-door neighbor to Mr. Gooden’s son, Jeffrey and his lovely wife for a good many years now. At first it was just them, but I stopped counting when he brought Bennie a 3rd or 4th beautiful grandchild from his branch of the family tree. Never could anyone ask better neighbors. It is quite evident that he is his father’s son.
This is a sad time for the Gooden family, losing their beloved patriarch. On the same note it is a happy time, a celebratory time, as Mr. Gooden left his pain and suffering behind to go to a much better place where there is no pain, no suffering, and no prejudices. How blessed he is to be able to spend eternity with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. When he left this world behind, he left it a better place for us to live because of him and his many years of dedication of helping others. Bennie Gooden made a difference. May God look over and protect the Gooden family during this special time.
Theresa Parks, SMC
February 26, 2009
With Sympathy for your sorrow and my prayers are with all of you.
Darlene O. Longino
February 26, 2009
My prayers are with you. Mr. Gooden was a wonderful man with a very BIG HEART.
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