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.
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18 Condolence(s)
Kevin newsom
Monday, July 10, 2023
JG, words cannot do justice to what you meant to me.
Kevin
Kenny Byard
Monday, May 22, 2023
RIP YOU WERE LIKE A BIG BROTHER TO ME ALL THOSE YEARS WE WORK TOGETHER
Bo McElya
Saturday, May 20, 2023
RIP my friend. Fly high and tell Ron hello. I'll see y'all before long.
My sincere condolences to the family of one of the best shoe chunkers to ever chunk a shoe.
Rick Bradford
Friday, May 19, 2023
Goodbar you'll be missed. When you get to ( Horseshoe Heaven ) I bet Ron's got the pits raked and ready to play.
Sennie and Janis Wilson
Friday, May 19, 2023
He loved his family, country, gardening and horseshoes. James you are a dear friend who will be truly missed. To his family sorry for your loss.
Karen Bomar Price
Thursday, May 18, 2023
I met James over 50 years ago. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. Prayer for his wife, children , and extended family. Karen Bomar Price
Patty Ralph
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Love and prayers for James family.
Clyde & Rebeca Rosales-Goodbar
Thursday, May 18, 2023
My sweet little brother has died. James was a vallient warrior, but he couldn't fight the silent killers. The oncologist told my sister (Joyce) she was just unlucky to have cancer.
James & I talked every day about everything and anything. I talked with him on Monday (5-15-2023) and i felt so sad because i thiught it might be the last time I'd hear his voice and it was.
Im the last (and oldest) in our immeduate family. I'll sorely miss James and will never get over his passing.
James was so lucky so have Susan. She took care of him so well with unquinching dedication. I can never thank Susan enough.
Our immediate family has lasted 113 years and will cease when i die.
James can now rest in peace until we meet again
Clyde (Clarence Jr. Or Sonny) Goodbar
RICK AND TERESA BRADFORD
Thursday, May 18, 2023
WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES PLAYING HORSE SHOES, JAMES YOU WILL BE MISSED. SUSAN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.
Bill Foreman
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Have known Goodbar for a long time, all the way back to our school days. He was what you call, A Good Guy. So sorry to hear about his passing. My thoughts and prayers for his family. May God be with you all and give you strength in this time of sadness.
Janey McElroy
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Susan, so sorry for your loss. James was someone you met once and when you left he was a friend. You are in my prayers everyday, let God hold you in his hands during this time. Love you dear friend.
Janey McElroy
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Susan, so sorry for your loss. James was someone you met once and when you left he was a friend. You are in my prayers everyday, let God hold you in his hands during this time. Love you dear friend.
Ralph Grissom
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Have known Goodie since first grade. Lots of good memories. Will see him again in future. Sorry for your loss.
Butch Steele
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Sad to hear of this. I’ve known James since the early ‘70’s. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I encourage you to look at John 5:28,29, this speaks of a hope to come.
Anne Scroggins
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Susan, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Words can't express how much James meant to us over all the years. Keeping you and the family in our prayers.
Annette Tolleson
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Susan I am so sorry to hear about James. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Danny & Sheree Chrestman
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
So sorry about our good friend James there were so many good times James was the best Horeshoe thrower on this side of the river , i never could beat him but i think he would let me get close every now and then . Rest in peace my old friend praying for comfo.rt to family during this time
Donna Boals Morris
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. James was a dear friend and loved my kids so much. He will be missed. I remember those horseshoe days. Prayers for family