Martin Goodpasture

Martin Goodpasture

Martin Goodpasture Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 7, 2025.
Martin Goodpasture passed away on January 30, 2025, in The Woodlands, TX, at the age of 81. Born in Tipton, OK, Martin attended Norman High School in Norman, OK, and went on to graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a BBA in 1965.He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Nancy Herell Goodpasture; daughters Penni Goodpasture of Anna, TX, Lacretia Goodpasture of Norman, OK; sister Wanda Statham of Okla City; granddaughter Elizabeth Edgemond, great-grandson J.J. of Okla City; brother-in-law Jack Herell of Lexington, OK; and host of beloved nieces and nephews.. Martin was preceded in death by his son, Terrance Goodpasture; parents, Robert Goodpasture and Maenette Taylor Goodpasture; brother, James Dale Goodpasture; brother-in-law, Dennis Statham; and sister-in-law, Glenda Herell. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 235 Duffy Street, Norman, OK, on March 15th at 11:00 AM.

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