BORN

1927

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Alexander Memorial Park

2200 Mesker Park Drive

Evansville, Indiana

Fred Goodman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 22, 2013.

Fred T. Goodman, Jr.,86, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Heritage Center in Evansville. He was born January 30, 1927 in New Harmony, IN.

He retired from Indiana Bell after 43 years. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, VFW 1114, American Legion Funkhouser Post, Telephone Pioneers, and the National Rifle Association. Fred did volunteer work for the Tri-State Food Bank. He was an avid historian. His proudest accomplishment second to his lifelong sweetheart and caretaker, was serving in the U.S. Army during WWII.

He was preceded in death by parents, Fred T. Goodman, Sr. and Aline Bundy Goodman.

Fred is survived by his wife of 66 years, Emma Jean Goodman; son, Keith R. Goodman, New York, NY; very special friends and caretakers, Susan & Ron Jesop and their children, Matthew (Michelle) & Ryan (Casie) Jesop; Bridgette (Harris) Howerton; Stan & Dana Newingham, and their children, Brandy (Corey) Wilkinson and Jennifer Newingham; nieces, Tina Ritter, Tammy Elmendorf, Beth Herrin, Becky Klopfestein; nephew, Bill Hutton; cousins, Danny and Marilyn Atchison, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00PM Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Alexander West Chapel officiated by Rev. Jeff Long with burial in Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit Saturday from 11AM until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Tri-State Foodbank; HonorFlight.org; or the American Diabetes Association .

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

Alexander Memorial Park Burial Location: Section #4, Lot 33A, Space 3

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March 25, 2013

Stan and Dana Newingham

Goodmans created a family in their neighborhood. They loved us, our kids, and our animals and we loved them back. As a result, they became family and everyone who lives there present or lived there in the past is connected by them. What a blessing in all our lives!

March 23, 2013

Jeff and Vicky Horstman

Fred and Jean were more than neighbors. They are dear friends, and grandparents to us and our children. Every day, Fred would raise the American flag in the morning, and put her to sleep in the evening after a proper salute. We salute you, Fred for the amazing and admirable life that you lived, and the wonderful memories that you have given us. You are loved and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Grandpa Fred...

March 22, 2013

KEISTON HOLLOWAY

ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY

March 22, 2013

Mark Risley

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't begin to express all the good thoughts, memories and funny stories that come to mind having been a neighbor for so many years.

March 22, 2013

Dear Jean, Family and Friends,
We are unable to attend the funeral due to illnesses and we want you to know our sympathy and love are with you at this time of loss. Fred was dear to us and he will be missed. With loving sympathy Kathie and Dan Ginn

March 22, 2013

Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Deaconess Home Medical Equipment and Infusion Staff

March 22, 2013

Ralph Springer

I always enjoyed working and being around Fred, and especially his since of humor. I knew and worked with him from 1966-1988 at which time I transfered to Nashville working for AT&T. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time

March 22, 2013

Janet Edwards Mobley

Keith, so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

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