Joe Clay Goodman

Joe Clay Goodman, a resident of Mount Vernon, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at Springhill Medical Center. He was 94 years old. Joe was a loving husband and father, and a business man. He owned several business in his lifetime, and always lived life to the fullest. He was outgoing and never met a stranger. Most of all, Joe loved the Lord, his family, and friends. In his spare time, Joe enjoyed gardening and tending to his chickens. He also loved to spend time with his children.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Maddie Goodman; children, Donnie Clay Goodman, Cynthia Renee Goodman, and Carolyn Marie Goodman; grandson, Billy Joe Gill; and siblings, Robert Goodman, Earl Goodman, and Virginia McDaniel.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Rita Goodman; children, Larry Goodman (Dana), Joann Smith (Edward), Tommy Goodman, Joe Goodman III (Tina), Terry Goodman (Leslie), David Goodman (Melinda), Cynthia Goodman, Adam Goodman, Dorothy Byrd (John), Linda Weaver (Randy), and Sara Weaver; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; other relatives; and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1pm until the 2pm funeral service Friday, February 17, 2023, at Freeman Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Turnerville Cemetery.

Precious memories, thoughts, and condolences may be left at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home - Citronelle, Alabama