John David Goodman

John David Goodmanwas born in Corinth, Mississippi on October 31, 1946, the son of Ethel Farris Goodman and the late James Wilbur Goodman.On August 3, 1968, Mr. Goodman was united in marriage to the former Glona Johnson, who survives.Mr. Goodman began working for Abbott Laboratories in 1968 as a salesperson in Jackson, Tennessee. His 39 year career included Account Executive, District Sales Manager, and Senior District Sales Manager. He retired in September 2007. Mr. Goodman was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tennessee, and attended Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova, Tennessee. Mr. Goodman's hobbies included hunting, fishing, and water activities on Pickwick Lake. Mr. Goodman departed this life on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 61 years, 5 months, 18 days.In addition to his wife of 40 years, Glona, and mother, Ethel, he is survived by his son, David Todd Goodman, O.D., and his wife Leah of Lexington, Tennessee; a sister, Camille Goodman of Louisville, Kentucky; his twin brother, Jim Goodman and wife Karen of Eads, Tennessee; a uncle, David Goodman of Memphis, Tennessee; his best friend and brother-in-law, Larry Bain of Savannah, Tennessee; 5 nieces and 8 nephews.