Gregory Arthur Goodman

gregory goodman

October 27, 1934 ~ December 5, 2019

Born in: Cabarrus County, NC
Resided in: Arden, NC

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Arden – Gregory Arthur Goodman, 85, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Fleshers Fairview Healthcare Center.

Mr. Goodman was born in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Jack and Julia Joyner Goodman. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, David and Thomas Goodman; a sister, Janie Goodman and an infant son, Baby Goodman.

Greg was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Carolina Mountain Club and he certainly loved nature and being outdoors.

He is survived by his three daughters, Laura McPeters (Bobby), Rosy Schultz, and Michelle Giroir (Edward); one sister, Martha Barnhardt; six grandchildren, Von Carmack (Ashley), Cristyl Hewitt (Eric), Codi Carmack, Alex Schultz (Hannah), Jordan Giroir and Edward Giroir and six great grandchildren, Ceara Carmack, Sophie Carmack, Sterling Carmack, Nate Goins, Dallas Hewitt and Callie Schultz.

The family would like to thank Mike O’Connor and all the special friends who have visited and meant so much to Greg over the past year.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road followed by a graveside service at 12:00 PM at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org; Eliada Homes, www.eliada.org; or Sierra Club Foundation, www.sierraclubfoundation.org; or you may remember him best by taking a hike or planting a tree.

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Visitation: December 11, 2019 10:00 am - May 29, 2025 11:30 am

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Graveside Service: December 11, 2019 12:00 pm

Calvary Episcopal Churchyard
Hendersonville Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-252-3535

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  2. Thinking of the family at this difficult time. I was fortunate to know Greg through our shared interest in dance, fishing, but primarily hiking. He loved being outdoors whether on the coast or in the hills and the mountains. He continued his walks in the woods for years after they became a struggle for him. His attachment to the outdoors indicated it was a source of peace as well as strength. “For you will go out with joy, and be guided in peace: the mountains and the hills will make melody before you, and all the trees of the fields will make sounds of joy.” Isaiah 55:12

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  5. I will lift mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help…psalm 121.
    Until we meet again on the hollowed hills… Walk strong and teach the angels to square dance Daddy. No more struggling, you are free and home.

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  6. Psalm 72:3 “The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.”

    My friend’s daddy enjoyed the mountains and the wilderness. Jesus himself often went to the high or solitary places to pray or seek the Father. We live surrounded by such incredible beauty and Mr. Goodman took advantage of that as often as he was able. I pray his family and friends find comfort and peace in their grief, knowing he enjoys a far more beautiful place, even than this, in paradise.

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  7. Hiking the grandest mountains, climbing magnificent waterfalls, going thru the deepest of canyons, exploring the fabulous islands, we have been at your home on your porch walked thru your woods and talked with your trees you left here even though you are not here physically you are in spirit and our hearts, you are free your in Gods land.

    love you daddy and papaw
    rosy and the boys woof woof

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  8. Dear Laura, Rosy and Michele,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May you find comfort in your special memories and happy times you shared with your dad. My deepest sympathy to you and your families.

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  9. Dear Laura, Rosy and Michele,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May you find comfort in your special memories and happy times you shared with your dad. My sincere sympathy to you and your families.

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  11. I met Greg while dancing at the barn (Old Home Place). He also attended Church at Fletcher UMC and joined our Victory Sunday School class. I loved dancing with him and talking about the barn and hiking. I will miss his smiling face at Church but know he is dancing and smiling down on us!

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  12. Michele We are so sorry to hear that your Dad has passed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .We send lots of LOVE. Mom and Dad McMahan

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    • Thank you, all of you have always been in my thoughts and prayers, miss you & LOVE you Mom and Dad McMahan, Peace be with you, Michele

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    • Thank you for thinking of us. it has been a hard year for our clan. First your mom,my mother n law and now daddy. Thank you again.

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