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James Goodman Jr.

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Owen Funeral Home - Dixie Highway

5317 Dixie Highway

Louisville, Kentucky

James Goodman Obituary

GOODMAN, JAMES JR., 57, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2007. He was a police officer for Louisville Housing & Authority, a member of River City Masonic Lodge, and a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr., and Elsie Goodman; and son James. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bonnie Goodman; daughters, Tracey Ellingsworth (Aaron), Rebecca Raymer (Dillard) and Jennifer Goodman; grandchildren, James, Brittany, Autumn and Austyn; and sister, Louise Sadler. A funeral Mass will be noon Wednesday at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, 10801 Deering Road, with burial in Howe Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be noon-8 p.m. Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Dec. 31, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for James Goodman

30 Entries

John H. Huffman, Sr.

January 30, 2008

Officer, James Goodman, was a policeman's policeman. Only people who have served personally, that gaines trust,friendship,loyality, respect,and first hand experiences that are instilled together as partners. We share that and more with Ofcr. James Goodman. We leave these words of truth and sorrow. To his family. We will miss you, Jimmy. Your brothers, Ofcer. Jerry W.Huffman,& Sgt. John Huffman, Sr.

Edna Riley

January 30, 2008

My favorite memory of James was that he loved to come to my house so I could make him an egg sandwich and a cup of coffee. He always told me I was his second Mom.

Tracey Ann Goodman

January 29, 2008

MY DAD
I just wanted to share with everyone why I am so lucky to be his daughter.
Dad only made me cry 4 times in 37 years. The first time was when I was about eight. I had asked him and Bonnie for a bike for christmas. we always spent christmas at Grandma's house and after all the presents were opened, I went into Grandma's room with my Aunt and cried because I thought he had forgotten my bike. After about 15 minutes, I opened the door and there it was, the best bike ever.
The second time was when out of no where, Dad came to the doctor's office where I worked. He walked in, handed me a rose, kissed my cheek and told me he loved me.

The third time was when we found out about his cancer.

I am sharing this with you because after I got older, Dad would tell me everytime he saw me that he never wanted to let me down again.

Dad: you never let me down. You have always been the best DAD a girl could ever have.
I had the best bike because it came from you. Along with every doll you gave me every Christmas for 35 years. Which I still have because I inherited the ability to be a pack rat just like you.
There will never be a man that will warm my heart the way you did that Friday when you gave me that rose. (yes, I still have that too.)
You fought for nine years with that horrible disease because your determination, will to live and love for your family and friends out weighed the pain you endured.
You'll always be my hero and no one stands a chance compared to you.

Oh and the fourth time. well that is now. I miss you so much. I miss hearing you say "Tracey Ann". You are the only one who called me that. I am very Thankful you are no longer suffering but I do not understand why it had to be you. You are the Best Husband, Best Father, Best Pops, Best Brother, Best uncle and Best Friend that we all had and there is no one that knew you that wouldn't agree. I Love you daddy and I'll always be your little girl. Love Always,

His pride and joy......

January 29, 2008

Arn't they handsome?

January 29, 2008

Two peas in a pod !!!!!!

January 29, 2008

POPS and his sidekicks

January 29, 2008

We love you, Daddy.

January 29, 2008

Always knew how to make you laugh...

January 29, 2008

Best Buddies......

January 29, 2008

What a wonderful pair !

January 29, 2008

DAD and Tracey

January 29, 2008

Love Always, Autumn Skaggs

January 29, 2008

POPS,
I miss you so much. I Love you and hope you can watch me play basketball sometime. I'll keep all our John Deer stuff forever. Please watch over Jamie when he races. I'll see you again someday.

Brittany Goodman

January 28, 2008

Pops,
you were the strongest person i knew. I know that you will be watching over us everyday. You may have left us but you will never be gone. You will never be forgotten. I love you so much. I miss you so much
Love,
Britt

Carol & Mike Seibert

January 28, 2008

James was a very loving father husband and brother-in-law. My best memories is every time we had a gathering at Mom's house he tried to get me to make coffee and I always had to tell him I don't like coffee I drink hot tea. I just wish for my sister and nieces it was here so I could make him a pot of coffee. James we miss and love you very much.

Patty Gohl

January 28, 2008

James Goodman was the best friend a person could ever want,We will miss him alot,but his memories will stay with us forever.We thank God for having him in our lives and blessed to have him and his family as friends.If there is anything Kaye or the girls need,please give us a call.
Love,Dennis & Patty

Becky Smallwood

January 11, 2008

When James and Kaye were dating they used to ask me to come along. I thought this was because they liked my company. Only later did I figure out why they asked...everytime I went with them somewhere I usually ended up pushing the car they drove because it would stall at the red light. I guess the joke was on me.

On a more serious note...I have the highest appreciation for James and Kaye for without them I may never have met and married my husband, Tim. So for that I am grateful. We love you and will miss you!

Andrea Wilson

January 9, 2008

James was a wonderful man, who meant a lot to me and my family. I have so many wonderful memories of our families together. He was a very brave man, him and my dad were such good friends. I think they both new Meijer's forwards and backwards. The angel he gave me will hang on my Christmas tree forever. It will remind me of all of the kind things he has done, and the funny. In addition it will remind me, to never give up!

The cabin we stayed in in Gatlinburg was very special to us. We have lots of great memories spent with the family.

January 8, 2008

Dad and I on the farm. It was our favorite place to be. I loved spending time with Dad on the farm.

January 8, 2008

Dad and I picked out some flowers for mom to plant in the yard.On the way home from Hubers farm.

January 8, 2008

We spent the day at Hubers Farm. Dad really liked looking at the fish.

Jennifer Goodman

January 8, 2008

Daddy,
You will always be my HERO. I love you and miss you.
Love,
jennifer

On a walk to the back of the farm with Becca and dillard he was talking to me on his cell phone.

Bonnie Goodman

January 6, 2008

For all who view the guest book. James was about family, friends and friends he had not yet met. If you were fortunate enough to be a part of his life then you were blessed. He will always be the love of my life and I am happy that I got to share him with so many. God bless and Thank you for being a part of our life.
All my love always.

Bunny Huffman

January 3, 2008

I know that things will be hard but time heals all. Jim will not be forgotten.

Bonnie Mayfield

January 2, 2008

Junie (James) was so very special. I am ancious to meet with him in Heaven. I hope you have comfort in knowing he is there as I do. Bonnie Kaye, no one could ever wish for a better wife than you are to him. You two are the defination of 'Sole Mates'. Prayfully Bonnie Pearl

Ashley Best

January 2, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. God Bless You.

SHIRLEY GOODMAN-DOLAN

January 2, 2008

KNOWING YOUR RESTING PEACEFULLY NOW GIVES TRACEY PEACE OF MIND ALONG WITH THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS.

Becca Raymer (Goodman)

January 1, 2008

Please leave a message or upload a picture. We know that Daddy meant a lot of things to a lot of people. We love him so much, and we're going to miss him.