Roger Dale Goodman, 51, of Ripley, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, March 9, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. A visitation will be held from 5 until 8 PM Tuesday evening at Garner Funeral Home in Ripley. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday at Garner Funeral Home with interment to follow in Ripley Memorial Gardens.
Roger was born on September 4, 1974, to Bill Goodman Sr. of Crockett County and Helen P. Goodman of Lauderdale County. He was a devoted husband, loving father, brother, uncle, and loyal friend to many. Roger was known for his kind heart, strong character, patience, and his genuine care for those around him.
Roger worked for Western Governors University as a Senior Program Faculty member in Cloud and Network Engineering. He was highly respected in his field and held numerous certifications in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and networking. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Union University and a Master of Science in Information Systems from Strayer University. He also earned a Master of Education in Educational Technology and Instructional Design from Western Governors University. Roger held a Licensed Practitioner of Occupational Information Technology. He was also a proud member of the Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi at Western Governors University.
Roger was a longtime member of The Life Church – Austin Peay (Memphis) and had recently begun attending Ripley Assembly of God. His faith was deeply important to him, and he carried a strong love for God throughout his life.
Roger is survived by his loving wife, Angela Goodman; his daughter, Mira Goodman, of Ripley; his stepdaughter, Hannah South, of Greenwood, AR; and his son, Evan Goodman, of Ripley. He is also survived by his sister, Diane Burns of Ripley, and his half-brother, Billy Goodman Jr. of Kansas. He also leaves behind his nephews, Jamie Maxwell of Halls, and Kevin Maxwell of Washington State, as well as his cousins, Marlene Vandegriff of Ripley and Alice Hughes of Halls, along with many extended family members and dear friends who will cherish his memory. He was predeceased by his parents, as well as his brothers Donald Maxwell and Robert Duane Maxwell.
Roger will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his love for his family, and the lasting impact he made on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
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My prayers are with the immediate and extended family of Mr. Roger Goodman. Our family had the pleasure of living across the street from him when we moved to Ripley. He was always so good and kind-hearted. He and my brother, Mario were the same age and became fast friends. Oh, what precious memories. You have suffered long enough. Take your rest in the presence of the Lord.