Jimmie Mike Goodpaster's Obituary
Jimmie M Goodpaster (65) of Eustis, Florida was born Sept 1, 1950 in Anderson, Indiana and passed away peacefully August 18, 2016 in Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Jimmie is survived by two sons, Robert (Chris) Goodpaster and Bill (Jessica Stapleton) Goodpaster, three grandchildren, Bobby Goodpaster, Christine Goodpaster, and Tanisha Goodpaster, siblings; Calvin Goodpaster of North Vernon, Indiana, Donnie Goodpaster of Hayden, Indiana, Connie Taulman of Jacinto, Indiana, Kay Ryan of Alexandria, Indiana and Beverly Francis of Hope, Indiana. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews including Ronnie Lawson and family, Linda, Donald and Lisa, Ted Goodpaster, Kevin Ryan and family Brenda, Sarah, Alyssa Amber Durbin, Michelle and Shyla and Jay Thomas and special friends Johnnie Wallace and Pastor James Shuck.
He was predeceased by his parents; James and Gladys Goodpaster, and his siblings; Max Goodpaster, David Goodpaster, Alyene Richards, Martha Thomas and Judy Saunders.
He graduated from Jennings County High School in Indiana
Jimmie was a Veteran and a model soldier having had a respected 20-year career in the United States Army. He was stationed many places around the world. His passions included spending time with his family and friends, fishing and good music. His sense of humor was unequaled and he had a way of always making people laugh or smile. He was an excellent athlete specializing in basketball and baseball playing, and coaching his sons.
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