Obituary of Walter Goodman

Walter Goodman age 80, of Lake City, TN passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Cumberland Village Care in Lafollette, TN. Walter was a good man who loved everyone. He was a proud ironworker and was a member of the Ironworkers Local 384 in Knoxville, TN. Walter also worked as an OTR truck driver and was a proud member of the Sheriff's Association. He was known for being a good landlord for his rental properties in the area. Walter was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rosa Mae Goodman and son, Wayne Goodman. Walter is survived by a loving and dedicated wife of 61 years, Viola Goodman of Lake City, TN; son, Joe Mack Goodman & wife Gloria Faye of Knoxville, TN; daughters, Linda Annette Griffin & husband Donald of Lake City, TN; Mary Elizabeth Butterworth & partner Don Liles of Lake City, TN; Brenda Sue Hensley & husband Kenneth of Lafollette, TN. 22 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends Walter's family will receive his friends on Sunday, August 26, 2012 from 6pm - 8pm in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN. Funeral services for Walter will be Monday, August 27, 2012 at 2pm also in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the interment to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, TN. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Jones Mortuary, 375 North Main Street, Clinton, TN 37716.