Buel Goodin

Buel Goodin obituary, Louisville, KY

Buel Goodin

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Ratterman Brothers East Louisville

12900 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243

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Buel Goodin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home - East Louisville on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Buel Goodin 88, of Louisville, Ky passed away October 2, 2025. He graduated from Southern High School, served in the Army Reserves out of Ft. Knox.

Worked and managed the Oscar G. Carlstedt Co. since 1957. He was inducted into the Florist Hall of Fame in 1991. Buel loved thoroughbred racing and cruising.

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nannie Goodin .and his brother-in-law Evan Burns.

Survived by his wife, Carolyn of 38 years, two step sons: Mark Riggs and Craig Riggs (Michelle), Five grandchildren: Tracy Crain (Drew), Caden Riggs; Kelsey Pennington (Braden), Justin and Jacob Riggs; four great-grandchildren: Seth, Stella, Lola, and Brenley. His sister Flora Burns (Evan), his nieces Karen Randolph (Michael), Kim Bonneville (Kelly) and five great nieces and nephews: Kalyn, Josh, Travis, Shelby and Ike.

Funeral service 11 am Friday October 10, 2025 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, Kentucky, with burial to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens East. Visitation 3-7 pm Thursday October 9, 2025 at the Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road.

Memorial contributions to the Kidney Foundation.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

9

Visitation

3:00 p.m.

Ratterman Brothers East Louisville

12900 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243

Send Flowers

Oct

10

Service

11:00 a.m.

Ratterman Brothers East Louisville

12900 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.