Paul “Bud” Goodman, age 77, the son of Paul and Edna (Carter) Goodman, Sr. was born July 12, 1943 In Elk Creek, MO. He passed away on March 28, 2021 in Springfield, MO.
Paul grew up in the Elk Creek and Tyrone, MO area. He attended grade school at Grandview Elementary School. He later attended Houston High School. He was drafted into the Army on Dec. 12, 1962 and discharged December 11, 1964.
He married Betty McKinney on June 4, 1966. She preceded him in death in 2010.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son Paul; two grandsons, Paul Daniel, and Harley (W.D.); two sisters, Brenda Stapp, and Kate Smith.
He is survived by two sons, Patrick Goodman, and Michael Goodman and wife, Melanie; three daughters, Paula Gift and husband, Richard, Melinda Goodman, and Audrey Collins; ten grandchildren, Ashley, Victoria, Devon, Jordan, Natasha, Austin, Greg, Colton, Jacob and Sierra; Five great grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Goodman and wife, Reva, Jerry Goodman and wife, Teresa; two sisters, Shirley Puckett and husband, Harold, and Myrna Allmon and husband, Milton; several nieces, nephews and friends made throughout the years.
Bud worked at The Lee Company for 20 years until they closed and then eventually retired after working for Baron McCormick, Reagan in Springfield, MO.
Bud loved to drive his Chevy pickup. You could see him driving around Houston, the back country roads and anywhere else he might decide to visit. If not in the pickup driving, he might be fishing, playing cards, watching Westerns or the many episodes of Hee Haw and of course each evening he had to catch Wheel of Fortune. You could also find him sitting on his front porch watching the cars go by. Bud loved his family and spending time with them was a wonderful part of his life.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation: Thursday April 1, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Evans Funeral Home
Service: Thursday April 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Evans Funeral Home
Burial: New Hope Cemetery
Memorials: The Bud Goodman Memorial Fund, c/o Evans Funeral Home
