Extracted from the Grand Rapids Press (Grand Rapids, MI)
Russell Joseph “Joe” Goodyear
GOODYEAR - Russell Joseph “Joe” Goodyear, aged 75, of Waynesboro, MS, formerly of Sparta, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at his home.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Peg); sisters, Pearl Dennie of Sparta, Alton Walker of MS.
He is survived by his step-daughters, Sharon and Jim Johnson of Cedar Springs, Shirley and Jerry Carrick of Virginia Beach, VA, Joanne Carrier of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild and another on the way; brother-in-law, Robert Williams of FL; sister-in-law, Edna Williams of Conklin; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
As Joe had wished cremation has taken place in MS.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 2, 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Steve Young officiating. Inurnment of cremains in Restlawn Memorial Park. Friends may meet the family at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer's. Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home, Sparta.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005