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Richard Wayne Goodman

1928 - 2016

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

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Parr Funeral Home & Crematory - Suffolk

3515 Robs Dr.

Suffolk, Virginia

Richard Goodman Obituary

Richard Wayne Goodman

Carrsville - Richard "Dick" Wayne Goodman, 88, of Carrsville, VA passed away October 31, 2016. He was born in Williamsfield, OH to the late Richard and Ada Goodman. He is also predeceased by a daughter, Linda Goodman Rubin. He retired after over 30 years as a salesman for Mid-Atlantic Fasteners. Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a former coach and president of Churchland Little League, a member of Hi-Fi's Band, and owner of Goodman Herb Gardens in Walters, VA. Dick is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joanne O. Goodman; sons and daughters-in-law, R. Wayne and Amy Goodman, and Robert and Kelly Goodman; grandchildren, Jared, Samantha, Tyler, Zachary, Eric, and Ryan Goodman; two great grandchildren; and son-in-law, Thom Rubin and wife, Debbie. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 at 12 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Sentara Heart Hospital, 600 Gresham Dr. Norfolk, VA 23507. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. A special thanks to our angels: neighbor, Shirley; nurse, Colleen; aide, Alexis; and the rest of the Compassionate Care staff.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 2, 2016.

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