James Merlin Goodman, 73, of Louisville, passed away July 11, 2021. He was a retired auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Goodman; mother, Bobbie Mardis; and brother, Todd Connor. He is survived by his sons, James Goodman and Bill Keller; and a grandson, Russell Keller. Funeral service will be 2pm Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Evergreen Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 11am-2pm Thursday at the funeral home.