Obituary - Everett Breece Goodman

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Everett B. Goodman, 98, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Mooresville, IN, died on May 16, 2020 in Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was born on July 2, 1921 in rural Greene County, IN to the late Edwin and Jennie (Andis) Goodman.

He married Margaret Hamilton on April 30, 1948; she preceded him in death in 2009. Everett was a set-up machinist for the Diamond Chain Company for 38 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Mooresville, IN.

He was an avid card player and always played to win. Visits were not complete if you hadn’t set around the table for a few rounds of euchre, dominos or bridge. He enjoyed watching basketball and baseball and in his younger years made several trips to watch the Cincinnati Reds play.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Harold Goodman; and his sister, Meredith Carr.

Survivors include two children; five grandchildren; five great grandsons; two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at White Lick Cemetery at 1 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Jeff Faull will officiate.