JAMES E. GOODMAN

James Edward “June” Goodman, son of the late Segars and Earline Grant Goodman, was born on Jan. 8, 1957, in Sumter.  He departed this earthly life on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Prisma Health Heart Hospital, Columbia. “June,” as he was affectionately known, was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was employed with H.C. Edens and Son’s Farm for 20 years until he retired. June enjoyed lawn care, gardening and spending time with family.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving wife, Janie Goodman, of 43 years; two sons, Corey Goodman and Terell (Shenika) Goodman; two grandchildren, Khalia Davis and Termira Goodman;  two sisters, Rebecca Porter and Lilly Goodman; one brother, John Goodman; and one uncle, Leroy Grant, all of Dalzell; one aunt, Sandra Shaw of Sumter; three brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines, the family is requesting that face masks and social distancing be observed by relatives and friends during visitation at the home, 2670 Yank Haven Drive, Sumter.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Eugene Dennis officiating.
The funeral procession will leave the home at 11:20 a.m.
Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Cemetery,  4620 Quinn Chapel Road, Dalzell,
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

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