of Paris, AR
November 15, 1943 - January 9, 2021
Lyndell R. Goodson, 77, a resident of Paris, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at his home.
He was born November 15, 1943, in Richmond, California to the late Vivian (Bridges) Goodson. Lyndell attended Paris Schools. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He served aboard a United States naval ship as a security guard for the admiral, then spent three years touring many different countries and finally his fourth year was spent in the jungles of Vietnam. Lyndell married Sheila Nicholas on August 10, 1965. After his military service, Lyndell spent his working years owning his own brick mason business, Roadrunner Construction in Paris. In his spare time, he played softball in the summers with his friends and hunted in the winter. Lyndell loved his grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them. Many friends around town will remember Lyndell's huge garden that he shared with everyone.
In addition to his mother, Lyndell was preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Cameron.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sheila Goodson of Paris; two sons, Shane Goodson and Stacy Goodson and wife, Sharin, both of Paris; six grandsons, Steven, Clint, Scotty, Sergio, Sean and Jacob Goodson; a granddaughter, Sophia Kay Goodson and two brothers, Don Goodson and James Moore, both of Paris.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with the memorial service to follow at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Jeremy Jones officiating under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at 479-963-2733.
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74 Condolence(s)
Judy McCartney
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Sheila , I was so sorry to hear about Lyndell. I knew him for many years, but lost touch though the years. he was such a nice guy. I know you are lost without him and your heart is broken. hope the go
od memories will sustain you until you see him again. I will pray for you and your family. I love you. judy mccartney
Paula
Monday, February 1, 2021
I graduated with Lynndel
RANDY RUMSEY and the whole Rumsey Family
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Our Hearts are heavy to hear about the passing of our dear Lyndell He was an amazing man and we are forever blessed to have known him and he will always be missed... And to Sheila you and the whole family is in our prayers and we love you so very much.
J Douglas Crow
Friday, January 22, 2021
Words Always Fail,
But Please Know,
Our World is a Lesser
Place with out Him.
Tom Ashworth
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
I am deeply saddened to hear of Lyndell's passing. I pray God will bless and comfort Lyndell's family.
I well remember Lyndell's fine athletic abilities and toughness. We ran track, played football, and graduated together. We were even cousins. Both of us served in the Marines in Vietnam. I always held Lyndell in the highest regard, and envied what I considered be his superior athletic abilities.
I hope and expect to see him again before too long.
My best to his family.
Brenda Lee- Watson
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
I'm so sad to hear of Lyndell's passing. He was a classmate, a good athlete and friend with a great sense of humor- a really good guy. My prayers to the family
Michelle Hudson
Monday, January 18, 2021
I was saddened to hear of his passing. Dad, Stan informed me a few days ago. You have all been in my thoughts since. I will always cherish the times we all spent together. Please pass on my condolences to the boys, stay strong together in knowing he is in a better place.
With love, Michelle (Chelle)
Rhonda White
Friday, January 15, 2021
Shelia my heart ruts with you. I’ll be praying for you and the boys!
Wanda Bridges Hall
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Sheila I am so sad to hear of your loss,the world lost a great man.His uncle Marion loved him so.I believe it was because he was a lot like dad.He always reminded me of him.He is a good person and will be missed so much by so many people.We love you guys
Ken Barnett
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Lyndell was a solid man. Hard worker, family man. He seemed to always be the patriarch of the family. He he was a great one he will be missed.
Donna J Turner
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Sheila,
Garry and I are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the days ahead.
Fred Hatcher
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Rest In Peace Lyndell.
Elaine Grigg
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I was so sorry to hear about Lyndell’s passing. You and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️🙏
Marvene Butler Loe
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry to hear this. May God give you peace through this difficult time.
Lonnie Binyon
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Always thought of Lyndell as a good friend and person during High School May GOD blessing be on you and family
Scherry Kay White
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I, too, am very saddened by the passing of Lyndell. He’s been a good friend for many years and always had to tease me about something when I saw him. To my friend Sheila and the boys, know that I love you and that I pray for comfort and peace for you during this difficult time.
Scherry Kay White
Paula Frederick
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So Sorry for your loss. Lyndell was a great friend to me and also to Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
linda johnston
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
we heard about Lyndell today, so sorry for your lost. Prayers are with you and boys
Traci Webster Fennell
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I am so sorry to hear this. I know your hearts hurt. Mine hurts with you. From the time I was small, Lyndell always came up with fun ways to pick and have fun with me. When I was a little girl, he always pulled my pig tails, and as I grew, he picked on me about something in a fun way. He loved to laugh and had a great one. I am missing him with you and praying for you as you go forward carrying on his legacy.
Larry & Shirley Parsons
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I (Larry) competed many softball games against Lyndell. He was an outstanding, competitive ballplayer. We know he will be greatly missed! Our prayers for his family.
Bill Snow
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of loss
Carol A Blaschke
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry Sheila. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cristi Butte'
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Lyndell will be greatly missed. Whenever we would run into each other, we would engage in merciless teasing and verbal sparring until we both laughed out loud. I will miss his quick wit that always reminded me of his precious mom, Vivian. I send my love and sympathy to everyone during this very difficult time. Love you, Lyndell.
Richard Doom
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Rest In Peace Lyndell.
Rick and JoAnn Eckelhoff
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Lyndell was always a friendly face, I always enjoyed his visits at the Credit Union. It breaks my heart to know he's gone, but it makes my heart happy knowing he's in a better place. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Nick and Jenn Kury
Monday, January 11, 2021
Sorry for your loss.
Don reames
Monday, January 11, 2021
Sorry to hear about Lindell will miss visiting with him
Mike McClure
Monday, January 11, 2021
Lyndell was one of a kind. Strong as an ox and yet gentle as a dove. I always looked forward to running into him in Paris. He would do anything for you if you needed him. I loved him dearly and was Blessed to call him MY FRIEND. I will miss him.
Jewell White
Monday, January 11, 2021
Sheila, I’m so sorry for your loss of Lindell. He was a good friend of ours. He and Milton always had a special humorous friendship. A very likable person. Sending my love and prayers❤️🙏🏽
Henry Frederick
Monday, January 11, 2021
Prayers of comfort for all the family. He was a good man and he will be missed.
Gary Lipe
Monday, January 11, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and customer. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. He was a good man. From the Lipe family and Gary's full service.
James VanLandingham
Monday, January 11, 2021
Sheila and boys,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Lyndell. May the Lord comfort you during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Trusty
James and Cheryl VanLandingham
Barbara Lovelace
Monday, January 11, 2021
Shelia and Family, May God Bless and comfort you at this sad time and sustain you with His Love.
Becky Kremer
Monday, January 11, 2021
Loved him so much... he always told me
I was the little girl he never had. He and Sheila would come get me to spend a week with them during the summer and take me fishing. Love all of you and my prayers for everyone. 💕💕💕 him and papaw are probably tearing it up and having a wonderful time up there!!
Paula McCaulley
Monday, January 11, 2021
So sorry to hear of Lyndell’s passing. He was always a kind man. Sheila and family my prayers are with you all.
LaDonna Holman (Oxford)
Monday, January 11, 2021
Sheila, My heartfelt thoughts are with you and you family. Lyndell was always a sweet guy.
I Alice Schluterman
Monday, January 11, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Lyndell was a good friend. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Pee Wee and Alice
Ricky and Kit Brooks
Monday, January 11, 2021
So sorry to hear about Lyndall you will be in our prayers!!!
Hermina Bridges
Monday, January 11, 2021
Shelia and boys, I’m so sorry for your loss! He was an awesome man and was loved by Clifford and our family! I know he will be missed! Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his arms around you all and help you find comfort through this difficult time. We love ya and are here for you all!
Clifford Bridges’s family!
Hermina Bridges
Monday, January 11, 2021
Shelia and boys, I’m so sorry for your loss! He was an awesome man and was loved by Clifford and our family! I know he will be missed! Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his arms around you all and help you find comfort through this difficult time. We love ya and are here for you all!
Clifford Bridges’s family!
Cathie & Micah Heft
Monday, January 11, 2021
We are sorry, Shelia and family, for the loss of Lyndell
LORETTA
Monday, January 11, 2021
So sorry for the family loss great man he was
Ray Kiefer
Monday, January 11, 2021
I will miss him. He was a great man, patriot, friend and customer. Prayers for all.
Bill and Lynn Wright
Monday, January 11, 2021
Condolences to the family. Lyndell was a fine man.
Bill Fischer
Monday, January 11, 2021
My deepest sympathies. Semper Fi, Lyndell.
Sharon Trusty Kronberger
Monday, January 11, 2021
I am so sad to hear this news. My late first husband, John Trusty, and Lyndall were good friends in high school and beyond. May God comfort you and your family. Lyndall was a good man, a good person.
Erika Adway
Monday, January 11, 2021
Praying for y'all.
Judy Fischer Eschete
Monday, January 11, 2021
Lyndell was one of the good ones. Graduated with him in 1962. Deepest sympathies to Sheila and family.
Shelby Sory
Monday, January 11, 2021
So sorry to hear this! My prayers are with your family!
Laurene Butler Kennedy
Monday, January 11, 2021
I'm so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
He will be missed
Ruth Rieder
Monday, January 11, 2021
Bill & I were shocked to read this. We really thought alot of Lyndell and his family. Bill and him were good friends for years. Our deepest sympathy Sheila and boys.
James and Barbara Mooree
Monday, January 11, 2021
So many emotions and so many memories. He will be missed but always remembered, fondly. Prayers and love to Sheila, his sons and grandchildren.
Terri Friemel
Monday, January 11, 2021
So Sheila for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Robert Reames
Monday, January 11, 2021
My prayers for the family. He was a great man.
Deborah Crane
Monday, January 11, 2021
I am so sorry Sheila my prayers go out to you and family. Love you my friend💕Debi
Marlana Cameron Ivy
Monday, January 11, 2021
I am truly sorry for the families loss. I will always remember how kind Lyndell was to me. I loved that man like a father. Prayers for the family. ❤️
Kenneth and Lisa Vines
Monday, January 11, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear of Lyndell’s passing. We will pray that God will surround you with his peace, comfort, and love🙏🙏
Lisa Etzkorn
Monday, January 11, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you & family.
Celeste Fox
Monday, January 11, 2021
Sheila, I didn't know your husband very well but he usually gave me a hard time when I worked at the bank. He had a dry sense of humor with me and always kept a straight face. You have my sympathy. Sincerely, Celeste
Dava Bowen Ross
Monday, January 11, 2021
Shelia, Shane, Stacey, My love thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time that I understand so we'll. My God comfort you and your family at this time and in the days ahead.
Love you all,
Dava
Hope Hudson
Monday, January 11, 2021
Sheila, Shane & Stacy, I'm so sorry for your loss, I will miss Lyn tremendously. May you gain comfort in knowing you will be together again.
Mike and Lori Hudson
Monday, January 11, 2021
Sheila and family, our hearts and prayers are with you. Lyndell will definitely be missed by so many. He was a highlight everytime I saw him, whether at work or around town. Could always make me smile..
Hermina Bridges
Monday, January 11, 2021
Shelia and boys, I’m so sorry for your loss! He was an awesome man and was loved by Clifford and our family! I know he will be missed! Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his arms around you all and help you find comfort through this difficult time. We love ya and are here for you all!
Clifford Bridges’s family!
Jim and Linda green
Monday, January 11, 2021
Shelia we were both so shocked to hear of the passing of Lyndell...
Prayers for you and your boys..
May God give you all peace
Jim and Linda Green
Julia Cook
Monday, January 11, 2021
So sorry to hear this, prayers for the family!
Joyce Barnett
Monday, January 11, 2021
our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Robert keith Reames
Sunday, January 10, 2021
I will miss our talks and fishing with you in your ponds
Carole Moore Street
Sunday, January 10, 2021
We were very good friends when young & with all the cousins. Fond memories!
Bud and Becky Inman
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
James Tucker
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Praying for family
May God Bless Y'All
Wanda Kay Bowerman
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Shelia I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and best friend Lyndell. God bless you and your family. My prayers will be with you all. God bless.
Beth Carter
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Sheila just saw this and in shock! So sorry for you and the boys and families. Hugs and prayers! 🙏❤️
David L Rush
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Devastated to here of Lyndell’s passing. As good a friend as a man could have. Gave me a job mixing mud when I really needed one. A great marine! Good bye old friend!
Paula (Parker) Ceniceros
Saturday, January 9, 2021
I graduated from high school with Lyndell in 1962. I didnt know him well, but I remember he played sports was always very friendly. My sympathy to his family for your loss.
Paula Ceniceros