BILLY FRANKLIN GOODMAN

Billy Franklin Goodman, 82 of Falls Mills, VA, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home.  Born in Boissevain, VA, he was the son of the late Frank Elswick and Lena Mae Farley Goodman.  He was a member of the Falls Mills Fishing Club and had been a member of the Falls Mill Christian Church for almost 50 years.  He had enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was younger.  Billy was self-employed and worked in Heating and Plumbing for over 50 years.  He loved working in his flower and vegetable gardens.  He loved a good meal, good food and good fellowship with friends and family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of more than 38 years: Mary Sue Brooks Goodman; siblings: Bobby Goodman, Connie Ernest, Frank Goodman, Jr and Shirley Goodman; an infant daughter.

He will be missed by his sons: Brian Goodman and wife, Jennifer of Bland, VA and Michael Goodman of Richmond, VA; his siblings: Peggy Gragg of Atlanta, GA, Linda Miller of Bluefield, VA and Donnie Goodman and wife, Sharon of Claypool Hill, VA; his grandchildren: Madison and Mason Goodman, Joshua and Jaron Goodman and Hannah Weddle and husband, Brian; companion: Paula Spence; special friends: Paul Ball, Rick Townley, Ronnie Lawrence and Mike Hale.

A service to celebrate Billy's life will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at the Falls Mills Christian Church with Ministers Rick Mathena and Tony Reed officiating.   Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens.  Pall bearers will be Rick Townley, Clifford Mitcham, Jr, Mac McCarty, J. D. Boone, Ronnie Lawrence and Mike Hale.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at the church from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the service.