Mr. Fred Harris Goodman Jr., 75, of Erwin, passed away on April 30, 2024. Fred was born September 4, 1948, in Harnett County, to the late Fred Harris Goodman, Sr. and Bernice Taylor Smith. Along with his parents, his wife, Roberta Goodman, and brother, Lee Patrick Goodman, precede him in death.
Fred spent 46 years working for the Norfolk Southern Railroad as a Cargo Coordinator before retiring. He had many hobbies such as hunting, fishing, working in the yard, and tinkering with things that he would either fix or ultimately trash. His laugh and sense of humor were among many of his strong characteristics. Fred was known for his storytelling and Google fact-finding. Most of all, he loved his family.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024, at Mingo Baptist Church Cemetery.
Fred is survived by his five children, Vance Goodman (wife Leslie) and Marc Goodman, both of Richmond, VA, Dwayne Forbes (wife Ashley), of Virginia Beach, VA, Brandy Dell (husband Russell), of Chesapeake, VA, and Tristyn Lord, of Chesapeake, VA, and eleven grandchildren.
In addition, surviving Fred, are his two brothers Gayle “GW” Goodman (wife Tracy), of Loganville, GA, and Bobby Goodman, of Chesapeake, VA.
Services entrusted to Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home, of Dunn, NC. Memories or condolences can be shared at www.cromartiemiller.com.
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