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Dr. DANIEL E. GOODMAN Dr. Daniel E. Goodman of the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity died unexpectedly on January 13, 2009 at the age of 40. Goodman was professor and Bob D. Shepherd Chair of New Testament Interpretation. Dr. Goodman joined the faculty of the Divinity School a Gardner-Webb in the fall of 2003 as Associate Professor of New Testament. Prior to coming to North Carolina, Goodman served as Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where he was twice named Professor of the Year, and was awarded the Charles and Hazel Corts Award for Outstanding Teaching. In 2004, Goodman was one of only ten theological school professors nationwide to be awarded the Theological Scholars Grant by the Association of Theological Schools and the Lilly Foundation for his project on the history of Baptist-Jewish relations. Goodman was an active and respected scholar in his field. In 2006, Goodman was issue editor and a contributing author for Review & Expositor's issue on Jewish-Christian Dialogue. In August 2006, The Gardner-Webb Board of Trustees awarded Goodman the distinction of the Bob D. Shepherd Chair of New Testament Interpretation. Although Goodman's ministry took place first in the classroom, he was equally devoted to serving the church. He had served as an interim pastor in Baptist churches in New York, New Jersey, Florida and North Carolina. Goodman also preached and taught in numerous churches across North Carolina. Most recently he had served as Interim Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Asheville, NC. Danny was a devoted husband, loving father, and a loyal friend. He was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and sang in the sanctuary choir. Dr. Goodman was a native of DuBois, Pennsylvania and Wellington, Florida. He was a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Drew University. He is preceded in death by his father, Alvin Eugene Goodman. Danny is survived by his wife, Barbara Wallace Goodman and sons Daniel and Dylan. His mother Janet Kirkland McElveen and her husband David of Florida. Grandparents, Glenn and Mable Frost of Pennsylvania, and Marjorie McElveen of Florida, his sisters, Robin Henriquez and husband Miguel of PA, Terri Alderman and husband Lewis of Florida, and Dana Bates and husband Chris of Florida. His father and mother-in-law, Robert P. and Sherrill Wallace and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. The service of remembrance will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Boiling Springs, NC. The family will receive guests from 9:00-11:00 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that gifts be made to a scholarship fund for Daniel and Dylan Goodman at BB&T Bank, P. O. Box 796, Boiling Springs, NC 28017. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jan. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Goodman

8 Entries

Pastor john chase

January 26, 2009

To Barbara and family, even though I was a couple of years ahead of Danny at tka i was only a few miles away while he was here in asheville/wnc. i have many people who have commented that they had heard or been taught by danny and were touched by the man of God that he was. my prayers are for you and your family in all the days ahead.

Vicki Dyer-Kennedy

January 20, 2009

There are no words to express how deeply saddened I am at the loss of Danny. He was a truly remarkable human being as anyone who ever came in contact with him knows. I am honored to have called him a friend and was proud, Barbara, when you made him a cousin. The world truly will be dimmer without his bright smile and incredible sense of humor.
My deepest sympathies to Barbara, their boys, his mother, and his sisters.

Billie & Al Bennett

January 20, 2009

Dear Barbara, Daniel and Dylan,
We were so very saddened to read about Danny's death. It was so nice to read all about Danny's many contributions to the ministry during his career. He was very special! We enjoyed our friendship with all of you when we were neighbors and often thought about you. Please know that our prayers are with you during this very sad time. May God bless you all and give you strength.

I would love to hear from you sometime. Blessings,

Sandi Carman

January 19, 2009

Barbara and boys,
My heart aches for you during this time of extreme loss. Danny was like a big brother to me throughout my youth years at FBC Wellington. He did not know it but he helped to keep a hurting heart from straying too far away from God's grasp. My Memories of Danny will be of an infectious smile, a servants heart, and a love for God and his people.
You will be in our prayers and thoughts.
In His Love,
Sandi, Gifford, Carman

Jamie Tuning Mullins

January 18, 2009

I have had you all on my mind since the news last week. I am still in shock that Danny is gone. He was the love of your life, you had a true love story Barb. I agree with the past entries, Danny was a friend to all. I wish we had stayed in touch over the years, but life gets in the way. I am praying for God to give you and the boys strength during this unimaginable time of grief. I love you, Jamie

Cecil Walker

January 15, 2009

Danny Goodman was a wonderful man. His Christian example and many friends are testimony of a life well-lived. Danny will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched. I cherish the memories of his friendship and broad smile. I pray that God will encourage his family in this difficult time.

Mike Smith

January 15, 2009

Dear Barbara,

I can't even begin to express my shock and deep sadness at the news of Danny's passing. I am so sorry for your loss, I can only imagine the great pain that must accompany the loss of a spouse. I truly regret not staying in touch with Danny and you, and more than once over the years I have thought about reconnecting, but you always think there will be time. If there is anything I can do to for you or the boys, please let me know.
I did keep some tabs on Danny over the years, and I did know that he was touching many people's lives with his teaching and ministry. Of course, I will always remember our time at King's where Danny was one of my best friends, although I never felt I was "good" enough to be his friend, he always looked past my faults to the better side of who I could be. I will always remember him as a great friend, as well as a talented football and basketball player, singer, actor, director and filmaker.
We have all lost a great man, and the world is a little darker today now that his light has been extinguished. The only comfort I can take is the knowledge that Danny is now with God, peaceful and worry-free, and that God must have had a special purpose in mind if he saw fit to take one of his most wonderful children so young. We had no idea how right Billy Joel was when we used to listen to him sing, only the "Good" die young.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Michael Smith
Class of 1986
(561) 818-2847

Gary Slade

January 15, 2009

My memories of Danny Goodman go back to the mid-80's at The King's Academy. Danny was a role model back then as a student. Later, while he attended college, he would spend some evenings at my house in between his job and class. Several of my children were privileged enough to have Danny as a teacher at Palm Beach Atlantic University. My memories of Danny Goodman will last forever and so will his legacy. My thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara and the boys.

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