1926
Melvin
2013
Melvin Ray Goodson
January 4, 1926 — November 22, 2013
Melvin Ray Goodson, age 87, of Hastings, Michigan passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at Magnum Care.
Melvin was born January 4th, 1926 in Portland Indiana, son of Leland H. Goodson and Elva M. (Gagle) Goodson.
In his early years Melvin farmed. In the 1950's he worked at a Shell gas station and later became a manager for Clark Equipment Company. He began employment with Hastings Manufacturing in the late 50's where he worked for 30 years, retiring in 1988. Melvin married Virginia Rose (Thomas) Goodson on May 31, 1952. They resided in the same home on Bond St. in Hastings, Michigan for over 50 years. They had one son, Steven Goodson.
Melvin was a long time member of St. Rose Catholic Parish. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, coin collecting and working crossword puzzles as well as tinkering in his garage. He would often sit at his kitchen table in the mornings drinking coffee and watching the birds come to his bird feeders. He kept a favorite book on bird species close at hand to identify the various feathered visitors to his feeders.
Melvin is survived by his son, Steven Goodson of Hastings, grandsons and their spouses; Dustin and Brooke Goodson of Portage, Michigan and Darren and Liz Goodson of Florida and four great grandchildren. Melvin is also survived by two sisters, Marcile Guy of Stanton, Michigan, Ruby Peyton of Frankfort, Michigan and serveral nieces and nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Lucille Gray and Helen Belson, and brothers, Marvin Goodson and Tom Goodson and his beloved wife, Virginia, who passed away May of 2012.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11:00 am at St Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose Parish building restoration fund.
Melvin was born January 4th, 1926 in Portland Indiana, son of Leland H. Goodson and Elva M. (Gagle) Goodson.
In his early years Melvin farmed. In the 1950's he worked at a Shell gas station and later became a manager for Clark Equipment Company. He began employment with Hastings Manufacturing in the late 50's where he worked for 30 years, retiring in 1988. Melvin married Virginia Rose (Thomas) Goodson on May 31, 1952. They resided in the same home on Bond St. in Hastings, Michigan for over 50 years. They had one son, Steven Goodson.
Melvin was a long time member of St. Rose Catholic Parish. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, coin collecting and working crossword puzzles as well as tinkering in his garage. He would often sit at his kitchen table in the mornings drinking coffee and watching the birds come to his bird feeders. He kept a favorite book on bird species close at hand to identify the various feathered visitors to his feeders.
Melvin is survived by his son, Steven Goodson of Hastings, grandsons and their spouses; Dustin and Brooke Goodson of Portage, Michigan and Darren and Liz Goodson of Florida and four great grandchildren. Melvin is also survived by two sisters, Marcile Guy of Stanton, Michigan, Ruby Peyton of Frankfort, Michigan and serveral nieces and nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Lucille Gray and Helen Belson, and brothers, Marvin Goodson and Tom Goodson and his beloved wife, Virginia, who passed away May of 2012.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11:00 am at St Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose Parish building restoration fund.
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