John Alec Goodin

John Alec Goodin obituary, Little Rock, AR

John Alec Goodin

John Goodin Obituary

Visit the Smith Family Funeral Homes - Little Rock website to view the full obituary.

John Alec Goodin, 90, passed away November 13, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife, Wanda, son Chris, daughter Sherry Smith, and sister Sue Millikan (Dwayne). He is survived by his son Randy, grandsons Shawn Goodin and Greg Smith, brothers Howard (Marilyn), David (Sharon), and sisters Jane Musick (Jimmy) and Sandy (Marv).

John was a devout Christian and song leader in the Church of Christ (Mabelvale). He took pride in his work, in the 28 years, with Phillip’s Men’s Store, in Little Rock, AR.


A graveside service at Egner Cemetery, Batesville, AR, will be announced on a later date. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Smith Family Funeral Homes - Little Rock

8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205

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