Cecil William Goodman
1942 - 2011
Cecil William Goodman
1942 - 2011
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BORN
1942
DIED
2011
Cecil Goodman Obituary
Visitation will be held at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. on Tuesday, May 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. He was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church, where his funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11 a.m., 6818 W. Grace St. Richmond, Va. Interment will be private. Contributions in lieu of flowers, can be made to Christ United Methodist Church Choir in his memory. Condolences can be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.
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Courtney Martin-Glenn
May 29, 2011
Cecil, I know your looking down on us all and still caring deeply as you always do for everyone you know or came across in meeting. I have the sweetest fondest memories of you and Ginger and the whole family from meeting you at the credit union. I will always remember how kind and loving you are and treated me as one of your own. I will always love you and Ginger and the family. God Bless all of you during this time.
You are always our Angel Cecil!
Jay King
May 22, 2011
A Man Never To Be Forgotten:
Grand-Daddy,
I miss you.
I miss your strong arms
holding me tight.
I miss the time
We spent together,
No matter how much of a journey
it was.
I could barely stand
your funeral, but
your granddaughter, and my dad,
Held me Close.
And then my son,
your one ofmany grandchilden
Folded his arms around me,
holding me close.
But the worse part of all
Was not your long sickness,
not the news of your death,
But seeing you one last time,
as the coffin shut I closed my eyes,
sheading my tears for you,
hoping for your return that come back void,
Hoping to see you again some day.
I wish I could have felt
your arms cuddling me
that day,
Like the last time I saw you,
and the countless times before that.
But every time I remember that bear hug,
I’ll think of you,
And I’ll look up into the sky
to see your smiling face,
telling me that you’ll never be far away.
and that ur in my heart to stay.
LOVE YOU GRAND-DADDY
RIP 05-13-2011
Your Grandson Jay King Jr
Penny Baroody
May 22, 2011
I too was sadden by the news of Cecil passing. Always looked forward to seeing him at the bowling Tourneys as well as the Verizon get togethers. Sending prayers to the Fam. God Bless you all.
Laura Greth (Ellis)
May 21, 2011
Hi,
Sorry about for your loss.. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Katherine Goudie Wagner
May 20, 2011
We are very sorry to learn of the death of Cecil. He was one of those special Bassett guys!
Tim Taylor
May 19, 2011
Hey Guys,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I only met him a few times but he was a wonderful person. If there is anything that myself or my family can do dont hesitate to ask.
Robert Key
May 19, 2011
My thoughts and condolences go out to the Goodman family. Cecil was an awesome man and will be missed by all.
Dale Hankins
May 18, 2011
Ginger and the entire Goodman family--I am sorry to hear of Cecil's passing. I knew him to say hello from work but got to know him better at the bowling alley.He was obviously a good man always surrounded by a loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jennifer Ward
May 18, 2011
I am so very sorry. I have such wonderful childhood memories of Benny. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We love you all and will continue to pray for you.
L. R. Smith
May 18, 2011
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Cecil Goodman. His brother, Tommy,also deceased, was my classmate at Bassett High School. My thoughts are with all members of his family.
Tracy Ball
May 18, 2011
To the Goodman family,
I met Cecil through Mooers Volvo. He was so kind to everyone and always a pleasant smile. It was an honor to know him. I wish you peace during this time and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Yvonne Allen
May 17, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with the Goodman family on the loss of Cecil. He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. He was a man who loved his family. Ginger, Clara, children, grandchildren, and extended family you have my deepest sympathy.
Annemarie Weitzel
May 17, 2011
Dear Ginger and family,
Cecil was a gentle, loving and kind man and he will be greatly missed. He was always so sweet and made that extra effort to always make you feel included. I am so glad that he touched our lives.
Love and prayers,
Annemarie, Chris and Olivia
May 17, 2011
After talking with Cecil at the Bassett High reunion in November, I am sorry to hear that he had so little time left. My thoughts are with his family. Carolyn Bryant Mazurek
Jennifer Lewis
May 17, 2011
Gin and Family you all are in my prayers..Cecil has always been such a loving and caring man and he was so loved. He is and was one of the greatest men that I have ever known. He was always there to talk to me if i needed him. He always told me he was just a phone call away...Me and the boys will miss him and we love him so much...
Christ United Methodist Choir
May 17, 2011
Cecil will always be a member of Christ United Methodist Choir your memory will last a lifetime. We will always remember your wrong notes or keys or songs at times during practice, but that is what made our choir so great. We will not be the same without you. Prayers to Ginger the BEST choir director EVER!!!!!!! LOVE YA.... Kathy B., Betty F., Julia L., Karen B., Lloydette D., Marianne C., Brittney L., April W., Pete A., Richard D., Hank S.
May 17, 2011
My sincere condolences to the entire family, especially my dear friend, Chad.
Debbie Fielden
May 17, 2011
Marie and family,
So sorry for your lost...May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 17, 2011
Ginger & Family, I am sorry to hear about Cecil.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this sad time. Love, Beth Atwell
maria maturino
May 16, 2011
Its hard to see my boyfriend broken from this,Even though I did not meet Cecil,I wish I could of had the opportunity to meet a man so strong, honorable & loved by so many people & hearing all the wonderful thing about him.One day we'll meet you in heaven.
Ginger -nana,
-El amor mas fuerte nunca muere;vive,vivira y nunca se olvidara.
"The strongest love never dies;it lives,will live & never be forgotten"
Tanya Pherigo
May 16, 2011
Cecil you were an inspiration to many who knew you. Always smiling when I saw you. Every time I saw you I always knew I was gonna get a big hug and kiss on the cheek and you always had good to say about everyone. My sons both loved you dearly as I did. Look forward to seeing your smiling face when I get to heaven too.
Linda Marks
May 16, 2011
Ginger, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cecil's kindness and loving spirit will be missed by all.
April Wallace
May 16, 2011
Cecil was a wise, kind, generious and honest man and I loved him for all those reasons. You may be gone from our lives but your memories will live on forever in our hearts we will never forget you.
My heart truely breaks for the Goodman Family you guys are my second family and I love you guys. Keeping you all in my prayers everyone. Ginger remember his warm embrace. Starla, Julia, Chad, and Cabell remember his unending love for you. Wade and Travis remember his fatherly love for you. To all the grandkids and great-grandkids you guys were his life and world. Remember Cecil as a strong loving kind man and you will get through this I promise.
It is what it is, God bless you Cecil Miss and love you forever. Love, April
Brenda Mills
May 16, 2011
Ginger, my prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing Cecil is at God's right hand....He was such a wonderful and caring person. May God give you the strength to carry on as Cecil would want you too..Love Brenda Mills
Ed Allen
May 16, 2011
Cecil's family,
Sorry to hear of Cecil's passing. I have fond memories of Cecil entertaining us boys when we visited Aunt Beatrice and Uncle Ralph. Our sympathy. Ed and Becky Allen
May 16, 2011
I have many childhood memories of times with Cecil and his family at our grandmother's home in Roanoke. We will all miss him
and will think of you, Ginger, and his family at this sad time. Bless you all.
Wayne Goodman
Tracie Delano
May 16, 2011
Ginger, please know that all of your friends here in the transportation family have you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and may God bless you and your family.
Pattie Alexander
May 16, 2011
Ginger and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and comfort in your remembrances of Cecil and all the joy and love you had together. He was a very kind and special person and will be thought of often.
Kim Whitlow
May 16, 2011
Ginger and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Cecil he will be dearly missed by people who loved him as a person and a good friend we will miss you.
Love, Neal, Kim and Ashley Whitlow
Wilford Mills
May 16, 2011
Cecil's Family, I will also miss him so much. He was a great friend at work at both Best Products and Verizon. I'm sorry that I never met his family, but he must have shown me pictures of all of you. He loved his family so much.
I will always remember him as a most gentle and graceful person.
My prayers are with you.
Linda Taylor
May 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Steeley
May 16, 2011
Ginger we are so sorry. We love you and will surely miss our shortman. He was a good man.
Connie Shires
May 16, 2011
Ginger & Family, I am sorry to hear about Cecil. My prayers are with you at this time.
Love, Connie (Duck) - JT's Mom
Linda Wallace
May 16, 2011
My dear friend as gone to be with the Lord where he is made whole again. I will always remember the fun times we had together at church but the halls will be missing one very wonderful person. My love and prayers are with his beautiful wife Ginger and all of his children and grandchildren. Love, Linda
May 16, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Goodman family, church friends and all who knew and worked with Cecil over many years.
I met Cecil many years ago, when my Mother in law used to tend to his son, Cabell.Well, it is with a heavy heart for us to say " good bye" to such a loving father, grand father, and friend to many.
The last memory I have of Cecil was of us sitting around at a barbecue restaurant on Broad Street. Cecil explained to me how he was fascinated with " words". I shared with him that my own father was truly a " word freak" and loved word plays, puns etc.
Cecil always was nice and friendly to me. He is just about as close to family as family can be..without actually being a relative. I will miss his face the next time I visit Richmond.
My heart truly goes out to his entire family and extended family....I know that Cecil is with God...and in his loving embrace.
" Fair seas and following winds "...farewell dear Cecil.
Thank you for your service in the Navy...and for being one of God's civil servants. Your smiling face will forever be missed by all whose life you touched Love, Cathy Hudgins Arnett, James Insley Arnett II
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