of St. Joe, AR
October 12, 1944 - August 6, 2024
Russell Lee Goodman, age 79, of St. Joe, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife, kids and his beloved dog, Sissy. He was born in Tomahawk, Arkansas on October 12th, 1944 to Claude Goodman and Mary Magdalene Reed Goodman. Russell met his lifelong partner, Helen Sue Woods in June of 1966. They wed in November of 1967 and to this union were born four children, Tammy, Jackie, Melissa and Russell.
Russell attended Tomahawk Baptist Church for over 30 years. He spent his working years as a logger and a farmer. Russell was a quiet, hardworking man who provided well for his family. He had a strong work ethic and raised his children to be hard workers. There was never a free moment or a dull moment at the Goodman Farm. Russell was a community minded man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors. Russell was a veteran of the United States National Guard. He loved the Lord and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Russell loved his family and his one desire was for them to do well in life. His strong presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sue Goodman of the home; his children, Tammy Taylor (Eric) of Hector, Jackie Goodman of St. Joe, Melissa George (Larry) of Hector and Russell Sheridan Goodman (Kaitlin) of St. Joe; grandchildren, Michael Taylor (Mallory), Ashley Taylor, Kellie Baker (William), Justin Grinder (Emma), Austin Grinder, Blake George, Makenzie George, Hazel Goodman and Hatch Goodman; great-grandchildren, Reese, Beckett, Giovani, Erin, Bryce, Madison, Collins and Tate; two sisters, Claudia Hastings and Sarah Younger (Charles); his lifelong four legged companion, Sissy and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.
Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Mary Goodman and siblings, Mary Helen Barnett, Nellie Marie Jane Kinslow, Claude Goodman Jr. and LeRoy Franklin Goodman.
Funeral services for Russell will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Shane Warden officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Friday, August 9th, 2024 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Tomahawk Cemetery in St. Joe, Arkansas. Bearers will be Justin Grinder, Austin Grinder, Blake George, William Baker, Bobby Woods and Michael Taylor. Honorary bearers will be Russell Sheridan Goodman, Larry George, Eric Taylor, Hatch Goodman, Beckett Baker, Giovani Ramirez and Tate Taylor.
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60 Condolence(s)
Don and Reita Yarbrough
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
So very sorry for your lost. Prayers for you and your family
Polly Collins
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Sue I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers. Sending love and prayers your way.
Bill Beach
Saturday, August 10, 2024
A good man. Love and prayers for Ms. Sue and all the family.
Cheryl Hensley
Friday, August 9, 2024
I'm so very sorry to hear about Russell. I know he was a strong presence, and very loved. You are all in my prayers.
Billy Joe Purdom
Friday, August 9, 2024
Sue and the Goodman Family, so sorry to hear about Russell, he was one of the finest men I have ever known. Russell cut a lot of timber for me and my friends and neighbors and his reputation was always that of someone who was hardworking, honest in his dealings, and a kind and decent man. He will be missed.
Sandra Veretto Langford
Thursday, August 8, 2024
I was sorry to hear of Russell’s passing. Praying for the family now and in the days to come.
Linda
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Sue, we are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. May God give you strength and support during this time.
Stan & Linda Gramling
Tim Wallace
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Sorry to hear about the passing of Russell. He was a real good friend and I always had a lot of respect for him. He was a hardworking man. He will be greatly missed.
Greg and Vicki Biggs
Thursday, August 8, 2024
To Sue and Family, we're sorry for your loss. Russell will be missed by everyone. What a Great Man God has called Home. We Love You!
Moose and Lindsay McDaniel
Thursday, August 8, 2024
We are very sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort sent to the family.
Diana Horton Forrester (Jeff Horton's and Linda Jo's Sister)
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Sue and Family,
I remember growing up with your family at Tomahawk Church when I was young. I have never forgotten those times with your family(Melissa, Tammy, and Jackie). I am so sorry to hear about Russell's passing, I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time! May God Bless and give you strength!
Diana Horton Forrester
Hudson TIre & Battery
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Sue and family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God
comforts those whose hearts are broken.
Randy McCallister
Thursday, August 8, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He was a very, very good man. He was well respected by everyone I have talked to about him.
Angela Helms
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Sue, Jackie, Melissa and all the family, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. You have all been in my prayers. May God comfort you all in the days, weeks and months to come.
Becky and Jason gonzales
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Sue and family, we are so sorry hear of Russell’s passing. He was one of a kind. A great man! Keeping you all in our thought and prayers.
William white
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Prayers for the family!!!!
Sid and Lea Ann Tudor Lowrance
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Every get to know and visit with Russell. But Sue and have been friends for many years. The Buffalo Conservation District you were a member and strong supporter and the Marshall Rotary. These two toke you away with time you could have spent with Russell and your family. We all honor you and your family for what you do for all of us. Thanks the Goodman Family.
Donna Chism (Robertson)
Thursday, August 8, 2024
To family and friends, you are in my prayers.
Lybinka Chadwick
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
My Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you. So very saddened to learn of his passing.
My heart breaks for y'all.
Lybinka
Judy White
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Dear Goodman Family,
I was saddened to read of Big Russell's death. What a wonderful legacy he has left for his family. I saw first hand how hard he worked. He was such a positive influence to everyone in the timber business. He was honest, respectful and very kindly spoken. Such a fine man will be missed but not forgotten. May you all be blessed with wonderful memories.
Ben Taylor
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Russell and I have known each other and friends for 79 years. Started to school together and graduated together. The past few years we haven’t been as close as I would have liked but I loved him dearly. His passing will be a loss to everyone, but will be heavens gain. The family will be in my prayers for peace and comfort
Jennifer Goodman Brightwell
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
My heart breaks for each of you. I pray for peace and comfort throughout the weeks and months ahead.
Love always and forever,
Jennifer
Denise Watts Collier
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss and pray comfort for your family. I remember him as a giant, gentle and kind man.
Pat Halsted
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Ms. Sue and Family, I pray for a peace beyond understanding in the loss of Russell. As Hard as this is as believers, we are separated but for a short time. Cherish the memories, be thankful for the years God gave you together. Look to the coming reunion with all our loved ones in glory. God bless and comfort you and yours.
Louis Still
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Russell was a great neighbor and hard working man .
Joyce Adams Ham
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Russell. He was a good man and will be missed by everyone. Praying for his family.
Sandra Rudder
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Tammy and Melissa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.
Paul Ray and Mary Lois Halsted
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Sue you and family have our deepest sympathy prayers for you all
Elaine Blair
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
So sorry to hear of Russell’s passing. Prayers for comfort and strength for Sue and family.
Courtney & Joe Wilson
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Lifting you all up in prayer.
Gary and Cindy black
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Prayers and condolences to all the family! So sorry for your loss. I pray God blesses you all and comforts you and keeps you all strong throughout this very difficult time. God bless Russell. He was a good man and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Again so sorry!
Mark and Mary woods
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Russell was a fine man and good friend
Coy & Sue Horton
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Sympathy and prayers to Sue and family. Russell was a good man and will be missed. May God bring peace and comfort in the days ahead.
ken Davis
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Prayers for the Family, He was a great man glad I knew him!
Mike and Tami Norman
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
We are praying for Peace and Comfort in the days ahead! We are very sorry your earthly lose!
Barbara Smith
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this trying time. God Bless each and everyone of you.
Larry & Dianna Woods
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Sue, Tammy, Jackie, Russell & all the family our prayers are with you all during this difficult time of losing Russell. We are glad to of known him for the years at Tomahawk for being such a great neighbor & friend. We will miss seeing him & Sissy passing back & forth on the road. His memory will live on in all of us that knew him. Uncertain if we can make the service due to me being sick. Hugs, love & prayers for you all God received a special man
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Very sorry to hear this
John an Linda Adams
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
So sorry for your loss Russell was a one of a kind person he will be missed by everyone who knew him and whose lives he touched.
David Ashlock
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
We are sorry to hear of the loss of Russell. I enjoyed working with him over the years. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Jean Elliot
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow!
Myrlene Lynch
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Praying.
Bethel Massey
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Sue, I’m so sorry for your loss.. I know your heart is broken..Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time..
Judith and Larry Bearden
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Kellie - We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy and extend our condolences to all your family.
Joe & Billie Reex
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
We are going to miss big Russell. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family and friends. He was a great neighbor. Love you all Joe and Billie
Chris Wyatt
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Russell was one of the best guys around St. Joe country. He was also one of the best workers. Prayers for the family.
Carolyn Wyatt
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss
Gennett Hunter
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Praying for you and your family Sue. May God wrap his loving arms around you all is my prayer.We love you all.
Bill and Darlene Hilligoss
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
So sorry to hear about Russell, he will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Marshall and Wendy Mann
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Sue, Tammy, Jackie, Melissa, and Russell and families...
Marshall and I are so sorry to hear about Russell Sr. We are sending all our love and support. We would join you in celebrating Russ' life however we have had to come to California because my brother has been in the hospital with health issues and having surgery tomorrow August 8th. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
With lots of love Marshall and Wendy.
Rick and Janice Horton
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Sue and Family…We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincerest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family as you go through the next days and weeks and months without the presence of your husband, father, and grandfather.
Jake and Sheila Ragland
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Sue, we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are heavy for you. We will be praying for God‘s peace and comfort to fill you. We know that this is not going to be easy for you. We love you.
Lana tackett
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss I am praying for comfort during this difficult time
Sam and Kim Horton
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Russell Goodman made a profound impact on our lives. Many times he would share with others about how much Russell loved people and the community. Sue, you and your family are in our prayers!!!! We will never forget the love and work Russell Goodman did for the Kingdom of God. This world needs more men like him!!!
Love you all Goodman Family!!
Randy and Judy McCutcheon
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Our condolences and prayers are with you all.
Cindy Sexton
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
So sorry for your loss, prayers for peace and comfort.
Claudia Goodman Hastings
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
So sorry he had to leave us so soon! He was a very hardworking man all his life!
I love you precious brother and will always continue thinking about you! Rest in Peace.
Pam Lindsey
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
We are so very sorry for your loss. He was a good man.
Albert & Anna ( Rainbolt) Maze
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet Hubbard Rainbolt
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
So sorry to hear about Russell. Prayers for family.