David Goodson

Waynesville-David Goodson, 72 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2022. David was born in Haywood County on June 10, 1950, to the late Claybourn and Mary Potts Goodson. David was a farmer and worked at Dayco and then later retired from Champion Papers where he was a jitney driver and an EMT. He enjoyed riding horses, camping, fishing, and was an animal lover, especially his dogs, birds and cats. David and Teresa loved helping parents by taking care of their children and loved spending time with their own nieces and nephews. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

David is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Teresa Lane Goodson; brother Billy Goodson (Mary); sister-in-law, Diane Lane; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 9, in the chapel of Garrett Funerals and Cremations with the Reverend David Russell and the Reverend Danny Long officiating. Burial will follow at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to offer a word of thanks to the nurses and staff of Carolina Pines at Asheville for their compassionate care of David.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com for the Goodson family.