James Bernhardt Goodman

Dr. James Bernhardt Goodman, 81, passed away on January 26,2025 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. James was born to Frances Reed and Dr. Aubrey Louis Goodman in Waco, Texas on June 21, 1943. He grew up in Waco, attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and graduated from Waco High School in 1961. He graduated from Baylor University in 1965. He and his Baylor sweetheart, Rosemary Moore, married in August just before he entered the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston, Texas. After completing four years of medical school, including a fellowship at The Royal Free Hospital in London, James did an Internship at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston. He completed one year of Surgery Residency in San Antonio and four years of Pathology Residency at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. He started his medical career in Lubbock and then moved to Greenville where he was a partner at Clinical Laboratory Associates. After almost 20 years, he returned to Baylor University Medical Center until he retired. Known as a loyal, compassionate and dedicated man with a keen sense of humor, James cherished his family and friends. He was an avid golfer and loved playing with his grandsons. "Ride Old Paint" was a favorite game with all the grand kids. He loved attending dance recitals, football and baseball games as often as possible. Nothing gave him more pleasure than wearing his tuxedo to each grandchild's birth. James had a passion for photography and loved taking pictures of Colorado wild flowers, Wyoming sunsets and Alaskan snow tipped mountains. He absolutely loved all his dogs and granddogs: Topsy, Scooter, Parkay, Max, Clara, Gus, Lily, Gertie, Bailey, Daisy, Penny, Connor, Gracy, Violet, and Truman. He considered them family members. For many years of his life, James enjoyed researching and collecting numerous books about The Texas Rangers. Sparked by events as a young boy in the 1940's, he got to meet many of the Ranger Captains who visited their home frequently to see his father, an Honorary Texas Ranger. James was also named an Honorary Texas Ranger. James belonged to numerous professional organizations including Dallas County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association and American Medical Association. He was also a Fellow of The College of American Pathologists. James is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary; daughter Melany and husband Dr. Garrett Andersen of San Antonio, daughter Lindsay and husband Clay Robbins of Flower Mound; five precious grandchildren who lovingly called him "J"; Emma Andersen, Reed Andersen, Rett Andersen, Ainsley Rose Robbins, Henry Robbins; sister-in-law Lu Anna Moore Stephens. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister. The family is so thankful for everyone who prayed for and supported them through James' illness. They are also profoundly thankful to Dr. Usman Chaudhry and ARCY Hospice, especially Chaplain Donna Sutton, for their excellent loving care of James. James' Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Memorial donations may be made to The Texas Ranger Museum, 100 Ranger Trail, Waco TX 76706.’