Clyde Irvin Goodson's Obituary
Clyde Irvin Goodson “Goose”, 83, of Cornelius, died November 18, 2012 at the Huntersville Oaks. He was born on May 2, 1929 in Mecklenburg County to the late Miles Martin and Bessie Beam Goodson. Goose was an avid Red Socks fan, and was inducted into the National Pony League Umpires Hall of Fame.
Survivors include his wife Avonne Washam Goodson; children, Paul Goodson and wife Mary and Belinda Sutton and husband Marvin; grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicole and Amber; brother Ralph Goodson and wife Wanda; sisters, Billy Williams; and sister-in-laws, Jackie Burris, Brenda Rhodes and Rita Washam; brother-in-laws, John Washam and Murvyn Washam and wife Peggy.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Ray Goodson (Maggie), Graham Goodson (Ethel) and Harry Goodson (Elizabeth); sisters, Florene Hearms (Neal), Ela Mae Sams; brother-in-laws, Sid Burris, Billy Washam and sister-in-law, Violet Washam.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Bethel Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bill Cain officiating. Visitation will follow.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius, NC 28031.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
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