Roy Lee Goodlett Jr.

SALISBURY – In the midst of our pain, we celebrate the life and legacy of Roy Lee Goodlett Jr, of Salisbury, succumbed to his illnesses on November 26, 2025 in Winston-Salem. Born December 01, 1967 to Roy L Goodlett Sr, and the late LaVerne B. Goodlett.
Roy was a member of the graduating class of 1986 at Salisbury High School. He moved on to matriculate at North Carolina A&T State University and earned his degree in Political Science in 1991. Roy, called Lee by family and friends, joined New Hope AME Zion Church as a child and he was a member of the Trustee Board. Representing 27 years of his life, he was employed by Halyard Health formerly Kimberly Clark. Lee following in his father's footsteps became a Mason at Western Star Lodge #9 PHA in 2001 and entered into brotherhood with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, INC ETA BETA BETA Chapter in 2018.
He was a son, a brother, a dad, a granddad and a friend. He was charismatic and displayed love and devotion to his children and family. Although he had some health challenges, he did not complain, he was always friendly and pleasant with everyone that he met. Lee always had a funny tale to tell making everyone stop and listen with anticipation. He was an avid sports fan and golfer. He played in numerous tournaments throughout the state. Lee was a positive man that lived in a negative world.
Roy Lee was preceded in death by his mother LaVerne B. Goodlett and brother in law Steve Gaither.
Left to treasure his memories are his father, Roy Lee Goodlett, Sr.; children, ChanningPowell, Brittany Powell, Selena Goodlett and Roy Lee Goodlett, III all of Salisbury; sisters, Valerie Goodlett-Gaither and Sherri G. Brown (Jason) both of Salisbury; grandchildren, Channing Powell, Jr. and Kenndy Powell Salisbury; nieces, Bethany Brown, Taylor Warren and Selena Royce; nephews Zahir Brown, Isiah Black and Benni Black all of Salisbury; aunts, Joanna Goodlett of Salisbury and Helen Boger of New Port News, VA; uncles, James Boger, Jr. (Loretta) Boca Raton, FL and Jerry Boger Salisbury; and a host of family and friends.
Lovingly submitted by the Family
Arrangements: Public Walk Thru Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the funeral home. Services are Monday, December 8, 2025 at New Hope AME Zion Church, Salisbury with Visitation from 12:00pm-1:30pm, which will include the Fraternal Rites from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Western Star Lodge #9, PHA, and Funeral at 1:30pm. Interment following services in the Church Cemetery. Reverend James E. Milton, II, Officiating and Reverend Thomas E. Grinter, Pastor, Eulogist.
Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the Goodlett Family. Online condolences may be sent to nobleandkelsey.com.