Evan Raphel Goodlett Sr.

Evan Raphel Goodlett Sr. obituary, Bardstown, KY

Evan Raphel Goodlett Sr.

Evan Goodlett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Houghlin Funeral Home - Bloomfield on Oct. 1, 2025.

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A Taylorsville resident, Mr. Evan Raphel Goodlett, Sr., age 74 passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 20, 1951, in Spencer County to the late, David Raphel and Mattie Lucille Keeling Goodlett. Raphel did a number of things over the years from construction to farming, to trucking. He attended Little Union Baptist Church. Raphel enjoyed fishing and spending time with his dogs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Lynn Goodlett, and four brothers, Danny Wayne, Ronnie, Earl and Glenn Goodlett. He is survived by his children, Tamitha Lynn Goodlett of Mt. Eden, Evan Raphel (Sherry) Goodlett, Jr., Jeremy David "J.D." (Ashley) Goodlett, and Aaron Wesley Goodlett, all of Taylorsville, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive.
Raphel's family has respectfully chosen cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.
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