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Gary Goodrich Obituary

YORKTOWN - Gary "Goodie" Goodrich, 64, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. He was a graduate of Bethel High School, and worked at Horne Bros. Shipyard, Newport News, for many years. Goodie was a member of the Hampton Roads Harley owners group, "Hog Chapter", since 2000. He was a proud "certified" Girl Scout Leader, and loved hunting, fishing, and camping. Goodie was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Hartwell & Mildred Goodman Goodrich. He is survived by his daughters, Penny Whittaker & husband Travis of Newport News, and Samantha Ann Lowe & husband Richard Jr. of Norfolk; three grandchildren; sisters, Karen G. Smith & husband Dr. Lloyd of Goldsboro, NC, and Susan Adelle Brown & husband Arvin of Quinton, VA; brother, Kevin T. Goodrich of Isle of Wight, VA; and mother of Penny, Estelle Taft. A Celebration of Goodie's life will be held Friday, July 17, 2015, 1:00 PM, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson. A procession will follow to Estelle's home where family and friends are invited for a reception. Condolences to claytorrollins.com . In Goodie's memory, "Live To Ride, and Ride To Live."

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Published by Daily Press on Jul. 16, 2015.

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Makenna Firth

January 31, 2018

He was the best grandfather in the world and i miss him veryyyy much i wish i could see him one more time.

Erica

July 16, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, may God provide comfort for you all during this difficult time.

July 16, 2015

Goodie was my dear friend who I knew since 1975 while working at Horne Brothers. He was a fair guy and loved his children and grandchildren. For a while we lost touch. But the last several years we became very close again. We talked every day, sometimes several times a day. We shared fond memories of the past. He would drop by to visit me, since I am unable to drive due to strokes. I send my condolences to his family. I will miss my dear friend very much.

David Thomas

T Griffin

July 16, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

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