James Daniel “Jim” Goodman 82 of the Bee Spring Community in Edmonson County, Kentucky was born January 7, 1943 and departed this life on Monday, December 22, 2025. Jim was the son of the late Louie and Fannie McDaniel Goodman.
He and his siblings grew up in Camden, Tennessee, where he learned the value of hard work and working with your hands through life on the family farm. He spent his childhood raising corn, peanuts and sorghum molasses with a team of mules. Jim professed faith in Christ on July 26, 1959 at the age of sixteen years old at Eagle Creek Baptist Church in Benton, TN. He later joined Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church July 9, 1988 where he remained a faithful and devoted member until sickness overtook his body. Jim took great pride in serving as a trustee at the church, helping oversee the building and its operations. He truly found joy working alongside the late Bros. Elmer James Meredith, Bros. Barry Jo Rich, Bros. Hulan Sanders, and Bros. Walton Basham to ensure that Bee Spring Church was well maintained. Though his body was failing, his love for Bee Spring Church never wavered, and he always looked forward to receiving messages from the church text group to stay informed and connected.
Jim loved to be around people. Through his interactions and relationships he acquired through his work at Sunbeam Bread and Kerns Bakery for 33 years and the Bank of Edmonson County 4 ½ years, he formed many lasting friendships. He never met a stranger and was known for his warm smile, kind words and genuine interest in others.
Jim was united in marriage to JoAnna Duvall Goodman on February 20,1987, and together they shared thirty eight blessed years of marriage. Their union created a loving home filled with faith, laughter and devotion, raising four children and welcoming eight grandchildren. Jim loved his family with all of his heart and took great pride in each of them. Jim is survived by his loving wife Joanna Goodman; two daughters, Becky Hogan (Ricky) of Odenville, Alabama and Lori Kilgore (Todd) of Houston, Mississippi, Staffanne Cassady (Kyle) of Chalybeate; one son, Stacy Vincent (Susan) of Bee Spring; nine grandchildren, Beth Anne Kilgore, Leigh Ellen Rogers (Tripp), Brooke Tyler (Christian), Paige Kidd, Wesley Kidd, Sawyer Vincent (Lauren), Hallie Cassady, Hannah Claire Cassady, and Harper Kate Cassady and several great-grandchildren; two loving sisters, Bobbie Summerville of Jackson, TN and Martha Harris of Camden, TN. Bobbie and Martha faithfully called and texted “Buddy” as they knew their brother’s health was declining, offering love, encouragement and comfort.
Jim loved to share the stories and life of his nieces and nephews, oftentimes a picture from Ricky and Randy showcasing their recent catch from Kentucky Lake. Jim gave completely— first to God, to his church, then always to his family and friends. This world is not his home, but a better place because of his life, and Heaven will be brighter because of his presence. He never complained through all the years of medical issues, pain or discomfort. Though we may not understand why “Papa Jim” had to endure the challenges in this natural life, we take comfort in the words of Scripture from 2 Timothy: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Funeral services for James Daniel “Jim” Goodman will be held at 2PM Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church with interment will be in Jock Church Cemetery. Visitation from 12—7 PM, Friday, December 26, 2025 at Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel and 10 AM—2 PM, Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church
Memorial contributions maybe made to: Hospice House, 5872 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42104.
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