William Larry Goodman of Winchester age 74 passed from this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer at home surrounded by family. Larry was born September 3, 1946 in Sewanee, TN. He is preceded in death by his son, Mark Andrew “Andy” Goodman, parents Ward and Frances Goodman, infant sister, Linda Lee Goodman, in laws Luther and Margaret Davis. Brother in laws Johnny Davis, Mitchell Quick, Joe Bean and sister in law Tammy Davis. He is survived by his wife Linda of 52 years, daughter Katie (Rodney) Hill of Decherd, daughter in law, Tonya Goodman of Estill Springs, TN and the lights of his life, Fischer Goodman and Hunter Harrison. He was their Papa. He gave life to imaginations that dreamed up tall tells of bigfoot, slappy and other monsters that only Papa could bring to life. He gave them a love for fast cars, monster trucks and green tractors. Sisters Barbara Jo Quick of Batesburg South Carolina, Frieda (Jackie) Sherrill Hillsboro, TN, Brother Ronnie Goodman Sewanee, TN and many nieces, nephews, brother and sister in laws, cousins and friends. He began his education at Sewanee Elementary through the eighth grade then attended the Sewanee Military Academy and University of the South. He left the University to enlist in the United States Navy. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, IL. Naval Submarine School in Groton, CT. and Naval Guided Missiles School in Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA. He completed tours on USS Thomas A. Edison (SSBN 610) (Gold). He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal while in service. He continued his work in electrical engineering throughout his career. He previously served as a Franklin County Commissioner for District 6 Seat B. From an early age, he loved to read, take things apart, find out how they worked, put it all back together and fast cars. These childhood hobbies became adult hobbies. The evidence of these hobbies is all around his home. Larry and Linda loved to see new places and the adventures along the way. He was a man of few words. His actions spoke louder than any words. Visitation will be Saturday February 27, 2021 from 5-8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Sunday February 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Eastern Star Cemetery in Sewanee with Military Honors. Friends will serve as pallbearers. Pastor John Burge will be officiating. Internment will take place at Eastern Star Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Winchester Christian Academy in Honor of Fischer and Hunter Hill or Multi County Cancer Support Network.
