Mr. John Boyd Goodson's Obituary
John Boyd Goodson, 69, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2017. He was born October 10, 1947 in Houston, TX to Boyd F. Goodson and Ruby Oree Clements Goodson. He grew up in Houston, TX and enjoyed his retirement years in Bacliff, TX. He is preceded in death by his father and grandson, Jax Kayden Goodson. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Oree Goodson, his wife, Kathy Perrine Goodson, his three children, Jonathan Kevin Goodson, Nathan Kyle Goodson, and Heather Lynn Goodson Dueitt, grandchildren Brittani Lynn Goodson and Jordan Michelle Goodson, and great grand-daughter Ryan Lynn. He is also survived by his blended family children, Donn Perrine, Kendall Perrine, and Laura Wandell, grandchildren Mason Perrine, Madison Perrine, Stephanie Marks (Beaux), and great grand-daughters Madison and Harper. He is also survived by his sisters, Judy (Bobby), Ginger, Jill, and Jessica (Johnny). Step-grandchildren Dillon Sharer, Alex Sharer, Austin Sharer, Chastity, and Angel Sharer (Will), and step-great grandchildren, Brayden, Brantley, Kinslee, Joycelen, Trinity, and David Jr, Alex, and Austin. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews and various other family members.
John graduated from M. B. Lamar High School in 1965, and began working at Southern Pacific Railroad. While there, he worked diligently in Transportation, ensuring train crews had supplies for crews, time was entered for payroll, manifests for freight being transported and many other varied duties. After 41 years, he retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in Hearne, Texas, June 2008.
John was an avid sports fan. He loved his Aggies, Houston Astros, Texans, and Rockets. If you had a question about sports, he would certainly have the answers. He and Kevin spoke daily about the sports teams. He also talked to his mom, letting her know when the Astros were playing. He would keep Judy updated on on the Texans scores while she was working. Every year he and Heather would watch the college softball world series and would call each other to talk about it. He loved coaching all the girls who played softball with Heather and he loved coaching Kevin and Nathan's football and baseball teams. He had his daily routine. He and his dog, would walk twice a day. They would go to the post office, and to various places that suited their fancy! It sure was good that the dog showed up on his front porch on Christmas morning, many years ago.
John was a good man! He would do what ever he could to help his family and children out. He was a good husband, father, son and brother to the very best of his abilities. He was loved by many and will be missed by all, especially Christmas, his faithful dog.
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