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James E. "Jimmy" Gooding Jr.

James Gooding Obituary

James E. "Jimmy" Gooding Jr., 61, of Highland Springs, passed away Monday, September 20, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Elbert Gooding Sr. and Mildred Curtis Gooding; and his sister, Judy G. Savoie. Jimmy is survived by his children and their spouses, Tracey G. and Michael S. Hicks, and James E. "Jay" III and Susan C. Gooding; his sister and her husband, Peggy G. and Charlie Baldwin; six grandchildren, Harley and Holden Hicks and Hunter, Holly, Haley and Hayden Gooding; and by his former wife, Sandra L. Higgins. Jimmy was an avid NASCAR fan and collector. The family will receive friends from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where a celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va. 22038.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 21, 2004.

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David Savoie

September 5, 2016

I am truly sorry to hear this... Jimmy you are now soaring with the angels. Jay and Tracy I am so sorry to hear this.... May God be with you both...

Debbie Ashworth

October 6, 2004

Tracy & Jay and families;

Your father was always so proud of you both. He was a wonderful friend and I was proud to have had the pleasure of knowing him. My prayers are with you all and Jimmy will forever be in my heart. Debbie

VIRGINIA & TOM

September 28, 2004

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

PAM COLTES DAY

September 26, 2004

I GREW UP BEHIND MILLIE, JUDY AND JIMMY. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Susan Ilch

September 22, 2004

Jay and Tracy,

Gary and I were so sad to learn that Jimmy had passed away. He was always so much fun and special to both of us. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bernie Hurt

September 21, 2004

My thoughts to the family.

Joe Lam

September 21, 2004

I have known Jimmy since July 1977. We have had a good business relationship. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be greatly missed.

Dina Bryant

September 21, 2004

I am sorry to hear about Jimmy. I knew him & Judy for a long time. I used to live across the street from them. I lived with Wayne. It looks like God takes all the good people to go live with him. Now we know their are in good hands. I am sorry for your lost.

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