Claude Lee Goodrum Jr.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1946 ~ MAY 18, 2019 (AGE 72)
Claude Lee Goodrum Jr., 72, of Athens, died Saturday, May 18, 2019. A native of Athens, Lee was born to the late Claude Lee Goodrum Sr. and Inez Tillet Gooch. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Gooch Lord. Lee is survived by his wife, Sandra Goodrum, children, Weston (Nina) Goodrum, of Bogart, Whitney (Dan) Roof, of Jackson WY, and Wyatt (Nicole) Goodrum, of Charlotte NC, siblings, Darlene Goodrum (Travis) White, of Ohio, Adelia Goodrum (the late Joe) Murphy, of Tennessee, and John Wesley (Marie) Goodrum, of Athens, grandchildren, Clayton and Nolan Goodrum, along with many extended family.
Lee Goodrum served in the United States Air Force with honor and distinction. He was a postal clerk for some 43 years. He was a faithful husband, loving father, and a man who loved his church.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Lord and Stephens, West. Burial will follow the service at Oconee Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Straight Street Ministry-Street Impact, 2145 Centennial Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504, or online at straightstreetministry.org and designate to Street Impact.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
SEPTEMBER 12, 1946 ~ MAY 18, 2019 (AGE 72)
Claude Lee Goodrum Jr., 72, of Athens, died Saturday, May 18, 2019. A native of Athens, Lee was born to the late Claude Lee Goodrum Sr. and Inez Tillet Gooch. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Gooch Lord. Lee is survived by his wife, Sandra Goodrum, children, Weston (Nina) Goodrum, of Bogart, Whitney (Dan) Roof, of Jackson WY, and Wyatt (Nicole) Goodrum, of Charlotte NC, siblings, Darlene Goodrum (Travis) White, of Ohio, Adelia Goodrum (the late Joe) Murphy, of Tennessee, and John Wesley (Marie) Goodrum, of Athens, grandchildren, Clayton and Nolan Goodrum, along with many extended family.
Lee Goodrum served in the United States Air Force with honor and distinction. He was a postal clerk for some 43 years. He was a faithful husband, loving father, and a man who loved his church.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Lord and Stephens, West. Burial will follow the service at Oconee Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Straight Street Ministry-Street Impact, 2145 Centennial Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504, or online at straightstreetministry.org and designate to Street Impact.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com