Mickey A. Goodman

God, in his infinite wisdom, called Michael Alvin Goodman, who went by Mickey, to his eternal rest on April 27th, 2024. He was 83 years old.

A native of Rowan County, he was the son of the late Enoch and Dorothy Hedrick Goodman. Mickey was a 1959 graduate of Boyden High School in Salisbury, NC, and a 1963 graduate of North Carolina State University, earning his degree in Civil Engineering. While at NC State Mickey joined Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and played on the University golf team. After satisfying his military obligation in the United States Army Reserves, he spent the next 45 years learning and managing the family construction business, serving as President KOTM from 1995 until his retirement in 2010. He was a long time member of Central United Methodist Church and the Country Club of Asheville. Mickey was a faithful and loyal friend who enjoyed contributing generously to various charities, scholarships, capital and endowment campaigns. He was looking forward to managing the MAG Family Foundation.

Mickey had many passions in his life, but none was more important to him than his family. He was married to his beloved wife, Kay (aka Honey), for almost 59 years. As a father he was an inspiration and a confidant, a wonderful dad with the highest integrity. Buzz, as he was affectionately named in 2001 and then by special request in 2022 came to be known as Gramps, was always caring and concerned for his family, and it showed through his encouragement, support and unwavering, quiet resolve to see a commitment or project to fruition. Family was the most important thing to him.

It would be hard to mention Mickey without acknowledging his enthusiasm for golf, khaki pants and white, short sleeved collared shirts. If not in his uniform, Mickey was on the course. He took trips all over the world to play the game with family and friends. In his younger years he was Club Champion at Salisbury Country Club and he has numerous tournament titles and ace bragging rights. Mickey’s love for golf ran so deep that he gave his daughters one condition when planning their weddings, it must not fall on Masters Weekend.

Survivors include wife Karen Nussman Goodman, who goes by Kay; daughters Louisa Goodman Davis and husband Gene of Greenville, South Carolina and Lauren Hadley Goodman Cropp and husband Kevin of Asheville; grandchildren Lila Mackenzie Davis, William Enoch Davis, who goes by Liam, and Day Emerson Cropp; brother Jeffrey Vance Goodman and wife Dianna of Asheville; sister Gail Goodman Settle and husband Dan of Ft. Worth, Texas.

We thank God for giving us Mickey, and for allowing him such a full and rich life among us. His imprint on our lives will be everlasting.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 17th at 2 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, NC. A recording of the service may be viewed here: Mickey Goodman Memorial Service. The burial will be held on Saturday, May 18th at 2pm in Salisbury, NC.

Special thanks to BrightStar Care, and HCA (Mission) ER and Cardiac ICU department for their special care in Mickey’s unexpected final day. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Mickey’s honor.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian and Summersett Funeral Home are both assisting the Goodman Family.