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Garland Goodman Obituary
Garland Neilus "Butch" Goodman, age 76, of Clarksville, Ohio passed away on January 14, 2023, at Hospice of Cincinnati.
He was born September 20, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Ky, son of Neilus "Tank" and Gypsy Jacqueline (Allen) Goodman.
Following retirement, Butch worked full time as a Harbor Master at Harbour Towne Yacht Club in Cincinnati. Boating since a young age, he loved being on the water. He was co-owner of a design build contracting firm specializing in custom kitchen remodels and worked many years as an independent contractor serving as the lead carpenter and site supervisor for large remodeling projects. His work included the finish carpentry work on the executive suites at the Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta, P&G, renovations of many historic Cincinnati homes as well as work for many grateful homeowners. He treated everyone with respect and had an incredible work ethic.
Butch could design, build, troubleshoot and fix anything. He had a love of cars and had built race cars as a young man. He was kind, good hearted, generous with his time and was respected and loved by many. He enjoyed traveling near and far in recent years.
A lifetime learner, Butch had completed courses in construction management at the University of Cincinnati, many seminars in the trades and was in the process of obtaining his captain's license.
Survived by his loving partner, Mary Ann Haines Foland of Clarksville, Ohio; sons Gary (Loretta) Goodman of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Justin (Steve) Goodman of Lebanon, Ohio. Also surviving are a step-daughter- Sarah Foland (David) Brothers, grandchildren- Gage, Ripley, & Beckett Goodman and Remy & Aniston Brothers, and 2 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Garland was preceded in death by his sister, Patty Goodman Cumberland. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Contributions in Butch's memory may be made to the Wilmington City Schools Foundation, Wilmington City Schools District Office, 341 South Nelson Avenue, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. To leave condolences online, please go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Garland Goodman
Keith branham
February 18, 2023
I miss u Butchie thanks for everything ! Until we meet again my friend!
Amy at Stromberg Chiropractic office
February 14, 2023
Butch was a very sweet man and always had a smile and a kind word when he came into the office. He will be greatly missed.
roger camp
January 19, 2023
So sorry to hear about butch use to have some good times in the old days
Rita Osborne
January 17, 2023
So very sorr
MJ Norris
January 17, 2023
Sending condolences to you. So sorry for your loss.
Mary Jane Norris (Fisher)
Bill Hunter aka Herk
January 17, 2023
In high school, Butch was my very best friend. We were together nearly all the time. I would even visit him while he was working with Tank in the dental lab on the second story near the Murphy Theater. I'd enjoy sitting by the open window, watching the cars go by below on Main Street. Sorry that we lost touch after I moved away after high school.
Bill Smith
January 16, 2023
I knew butch for over 30 years and always thought a lot of him. I did small jobs with him as a teenager. I used to run into him at Wilmington Kroger and we seemed to talk forever. I will miss those talks and seeing him. What a great man Butch truly was. Rip my friend. Bill Smith
Lynette Starr
January 16, 2023
Gary, Justin and all the family, so sorry for your loss. Butch, Patty, Gypsy and Tank, will always remember the fun we use to have at the river with you, Patty, your mom and dad. I hope you are all together now. Loved you all! Thank you for being part of our lives.
Jeff Purcell and Lynette Starr.
Patty Vickroy
January 16, 2023
So sorry to hear about your loss. Sending my condolences to both of you!
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