### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Joseph Wallace "Joe" Goodson, born 11 Jul 1941 in Golden, Texas, passed away on 16 Nov 2019 in Suffolk, Virginia. He was a Navy veteran and retired supervisor. Survived by two daughters, one brother, three grandchildren, and other family members. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 23 Nov 2019 at Wright Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors followed at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends on 22 Nov 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. --- ### Transcript Joseph Wallace (Joe) Goodson 11 Jul 1941 - 16 Nov 2019 Age: 78 years -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Franklin – Joseph "Joe" Wallace Goodson, 78, passed away November 16, 2019, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Joe was born in Golden, Texas, and was a Navy veteran during the Vietnam era. He was the son of the late Samuel Albert and Clarssie Lockridge Goodson. He was predeceased by his loving wife of nearly fifty years, Tena Arrington Goodson. Joe was a retired supervisor in the maintenance department with Union Camp Corporation after 32 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club and former coach, along with Tena, of the Carrsville Girls Softball All-Star team. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Jackie Goodson Howell (Stewart) and Becky Goodson Belcher (Kelly) of Franklin, one brother Earl C. Goodson of Dumas, TX, and wife Ruth, and three beloved grandchildren, Robert C. Howell, Jackson T. Howell, and Katelin R. Belcher all of Franklin and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at 2 PM Saturday, November 23, 2019, in Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. The burial with Military Honors followed at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Friday evening November 22, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM in the funeral home and other times at the home of his daughter, Jackie, at 28273 Handsom Road, Franklin, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southampton County Agriculture and Forestry Museum 3335 Statesville Road, Newsoms, VA 23874. [See https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/joseph-goodson] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 11 Jul 1941 - Golden, Wood, Texas, USA] [Death: 16 Nov 2019 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] --- ### Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Information | |--------------------|-------------------------------| | Full Name | Joseph Wallace (Joe) Goodson | | Birth Date | 11 Jul 1941 | | Birth Place | Golden, Wood County, Texas | | Death Date | 16 Nov 2019 | | Death Place | Suffolk, Nansemond County, VA | | Age | 78 years | --- ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|-----------------------|-----------| | Joseph Wallace Goodson | Decedent | Franklin | | Samuel Albert Goodson | Father (deceased) | Unknown | | Clarssie Lockridge Goodson | Mother (deceased) | Unknown | | Tena Arrington Goodson | Wife (deceased) | Unknown | | Jackie Goodson Howell | Daughter | Franklin | | Stewart Howell | Son-in-law | Franklin | | Becky Goodson Belcher | Daughter | Franklin | | Kelly Belcher | Son-in-law | Franklin | | Earl C. Goodson | Brother | Dumas, TX | | Ruth Goodson | Sister-in-law | Dumas, TX | | Robert C. Howell | Grandson | Franklin | | Jackson T. Howell | Grandson | Franklin | | Katelin R. Belcher | Granddaughter | Franklin | --- ### Publication Details | Field | Information | |----------------------|---------------------------| | Publication Date | Monday, February 10, 2025 | --- ### Other Relevant Information Memorial donations were requested to be made to the Southampton County Agriculture and Forestry Museum at Newsoms, Virginia.