Joseph Forrest “Joe” Goodner, 82, of Chattanooga died Wednesday, March 06, 2013. He was born May 23, 1930 in Chattanooga a son of the late Rufus Pledger Goodner, Sr. and Effie Mae Johnson Goodner. He was preceded in death by a brother R.P. Goodner, Jr..
He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and a U. S. Marine veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Goodner retired from DuPont after 34 years of service. He loved to play golf.
Survivors include his wife, of 63 years, Betty Goodner; son David (Kathy) Goodner of Cleveland; grandchildren Brian Goodner and Laura (Jason) Leddon all of Cleveland; brothers Everett Goodner and Gene Goodner.
Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, March 9 at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Dr. Bill Owens officiating. The procession will assemble at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home 12:00 Saturday.
The family will receive friends at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home Friday evening from 4-8.
Memorial donations may be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church Building fund 1831 Hickory Valley Road Chattanooga, TN 37421.