of Bartlett, TN

May 1, 1948 - May 17, 2023

James Goodbar (JG) of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 1, 1948 in Earle, Arkansas to parents Clarence and Iona Abbott Goodbar.

James was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry Goodbar and Joe Goodbar and one sister, Joyce Spears.

He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Goodbar; daughters, Jamie Reuter (Brian) of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, Emily Queen (Chris) and Sarah Taylor both of Bartlett. He also leaves a brother, Clyde Goodbar (Rebecca) of El Paso, Texas; brothers-in-law, Timothy Deese of Franklin, Tennessee and Mark Steele of West Memphis, Arkansas.

The legacies of his life are his 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, Zoe Gale, Collin Reuter, Maxwell Reuter, Benjamin Smith, Annabelle Queen, Lucy Queen and Delilah Forehand.

James was an avid gardener and could be found cheering on the Razorbacks at every opportunity.

Please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society, in lieu of flowers, in James' name.

A celebration of life service will be take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Roller Citizens Funeral Home, 201 N. Pine St., West Memphis, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com