Garland Angel Goode

Garland Angel Goode, a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, of Greensboro, NC passed away on August 31st, 2023, from an apparent heart attack at his home, at the age of 84.

Garland was born the eldest of three children to Raymond and Laura Goode in Greensboro on June 13th, 1939. Garland was married to his wife Barbara over 62 years of marriage, who survives him.

He is also survived by his daughter Cathy York and her husband Brent of Greensboro, his son Keith of Aspen, CO, his grandsons Silas York of Arlington, VA and Calvin York of Charlotte, NC, and his sister Jeanne Goode of Winston-Salem, NC.

He is proceeded in death by his parents and his brother, Doug Goode, who passed away in 1965.

Garland was a devoted and faithful follower of Jesus Christ. He was a member and Deacon for 60 plus years of Immanuel Baptist Church in Greensboro, where he also served as Treasurer for several years. He helped his parents build the church building as a teenager and spent the rest of his life serving the Lord, the members, and the surrounding community there. He was an active member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee and never stopped his service there; a recent example being he and Barbara repainted the lines in the parking lot by themselves a few months ago.

Educated at NC State University and later transferring to Guilford College, Garland earned his Accounting Degree in 1969, a testament to his commitment to lifelong learning and the value of education.

Beyond his church and professional life, Garland was a dedicated Boy Scout leader, accompanying his son Keith on his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout.

Upon retiring from his 35 years of service as an accountant for the City of Greensboro, he and Barbara decided to embark on a new adventure, traversing the nation over severals trips in their RVs. They explored 49 states, even making the journey to Alaska to visit their son Keith who worked as a rafting guide there for two summers.

He was grateful for the time he was able to spend with Cathy and her family and particularly enjoyed watching his grandsons grow up in Greensboro before attending college.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 6th at 11:00 AM at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Sedgefield Chapel, 6000 W. Gate City Blvd in Greensboro. Preceding the service there will be a time to greet the family beginning at 10:00 AM. Following the service there will be a private internment for family only.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in Garland’s memory to Immanuel Baptist Church, 2432 W Gate City Blvd Greensboro, NC 27403.