Richard Valentino Goode, 86, of Beckley, WV entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ and a host of Family and friends on Saturday July 20th, 2019 at Ruby Memorial hospital in Morgantown, WV. Richard, more widely known as "Dick" by his friends or "Poppy" by his Grand and Great Grand Children retired as Casting Plant General Foreman at Ford Motor Company in Brookpark, Ohio in 1982. Pauline, his wife and Dick relocated to Pineville, WV to immediately create and build The Goode Ventilation and Mining Supply Company, which eventually moved to its current location on Ragland Rd. in Beckley, WV. Dick and his wife (and their Son Michael years later) were very instrumental in the success of the company He founded, as well as numerous other mining related businesses throughout the Tri-State area. Dick was a generous and caring man (many times to a fault) always ready to go the extra mile to help someone.
He was preceded in death by his Parents Ted and Myrtle, his beloved and cherished wife of 51 years, Pauline, (he never remarried), his Sister Mamie (Moran), his Brother Cecil, his Sister Betty (Chaffin), his Brother James, and his Angelic Granddaughter Lindsey Nichole Easter (Goode).
Those survivors left to cherish his memories include his last surviving sister, Loretta Lyons (Goode); 3 Sons, Jeffery Nathan (Laura), Michael Allen (Susie) and Nelson Cook. His Grandchildren Brandon Michael, Jeremy Nathan (Kelli), Meagan Elizabeth and Cameron Michael.
He will also be tremendously missed by his Great Granddaughter Evelyn Sharon and Norah Madison Goode. Also by Lila Joy Easter.
Richard was a Korean War Army Veteran doing tours in South Korea and West Germany as well as numerous other locations. He was a proud American and strongly believed in the words written by our founding forefathers. He LOVED his Family, friends, The West Virginia Mountaineers, THE OHIO STATE University Buckeyes and was a lifetime Fan and "VICTIM" of The Cleveland Browns!
Friends may visit with Family on Thursday July 25th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Beckley, WV.
Funeral Services to celebrate the Life of Richard Goode will be held at 12:00 (Noon) on Friday July 26th at the same location. Richard's Pastor, Rev. Bill Goode of The Christian Fellowship Worship Center in Pineville, WV will be officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
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