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GARY LEE (BULLY) GOODSON, 74, of Belle, WV passed away on October 30, 2023 at CAMC Memorial. Gary loved his family, deer hunting with his buddies, attending antique car shows and spending time with his granddaughter who fondly called him Poppy. Gary loved talking to everyone he encountered in hopes of finding that common denominator. He was born in Ward WV and graduated from Cedar Grove High School. Gary loved Life and often said, "Every day is better than yesterday".
Gary worked 23 years at Valley Camp Coal Company and 15 years at Walker Machinery.
He is preceded in death by his parents Maxine Kincaid Goodson and Charles Robert (Bully) Goodson, sister Donna Mae Proctor and brother-in-law Roy Doss.
Gary is survived by the mother of his sons, Lana Goodson of Shrewsbury, sons Bryan (Tracy) of Elkview, Chad of Burning Springs, his granddaughter, the love of his life, Caylee Goodson. He is also survived by his sisters Carolyn Baker of Fort Myers, Florida, Doris Jean Doss of Belle and his devoted girlfriend, Judy Knight of Charleston.
Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Cooke Funeral Home, 600 Old Fort St. Cedar Grove, WV. Funeral service will be at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2 p.m. Service will be officiated by Reverend Mike Long.
Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove is assisting the Goodson family.
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Rusty Stone
December 18, 2024
I sure do miss my best friend ( The Bull ) life is a challenge without your presence! RIP brother !
Jennifer Basford Compton
November 9, 2023
Spent many days at Gary´s house when he lived in Shrewsbury, during my school years, with his kids and other neighborhood kids. He always made us feel welcome. Sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family and friends.
Sabrina Norris
November 4, 2023
Gary was my brother in law and I loved him very much. He always made me laugh. I haven´t seen him in years but I remember everything like it was yesterday. He will be missed. Say hello to my mom and dad.
Tom and Dianna Green
November 3, 2023
The Best people on earth came from the town of Ward. You will be missed Gary.
Caylee Goodson
November 2, 2023
Caylee Goodson
November 2, 2023
Caylee Goodson
November 2, 2023
I miss you poppy. The greatest gift you ever gave me was holding my hand while getting saved. Only god knows how much we all miss you down here. But we all know your having the best time ever in heaven.
Rusty Stone
November 2, 2023
Gary ( Bully ) lifelong friend from the days of little league baseball and the through the challenges of a life time . Rest in peace my friend !
Rusty Stone
November 2, 2023
Bully was a life long best friend, from the days of little league baseball and the challenges of a life time. His departure in life has created an emptiness in my life. A void that can only be restored through faith & family. RIP my friend. Rusty Stone
Brian and Shawna Mick
November 2, 2023
So sorry for your loss, prayers for all.
Joe Armstrong Jr.
November 2, 2023
Gary was the definition of a true gentleman. He will be truly missed. Prayers and condolences to the Goodson family.
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