August 23, 1971 – September 19, 2020
Christopher Lee “Chris” Goodman passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Born August 23, 1971 in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of Alfred Lee and Linda Kay Goodman.
Chris was a 1989 graduate of Valmeyer High School in Valmeyer, Ill. He worked at Chrysler in Kokomo, spending 10 years on the transmission line before retiring from the production facility. While working at the plant he joined the UAW Local 685 in Kokomo. For the past eight years he drove a dedicated Hamilton County delivery route for the Indianapolis Star, serving Noblesville and the surrounding areas.
Chris had a real love for sports, both as a participant and a fan. He never missed a chance to go bowling, and when the weather cooperated, the golf course was always in his sights. He kept close tabs on his St. Louis Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts, standing behind them even during the lean years. Peyton Manning was his favorite player. Chris was also a loyal Boilermaker fan.
His family and his faith were very important parts of his life. He was a member of the Issachar Church in Sheridan.
Chris is survived by his parents, Alfred Lee and Linda Kay Goodman, Kokomo; former wife, Heather Goodman Dougherty, Lake Station, Ind.; sons, Griffin Goodman, Lafayette, and Casmir Goodman, Lake Station; daughters, Zöe Goodman, Lafayette, and Gwen Goodman, Lake Station; siblings, Casey Goodman, Kokomo, and Sara Kropczynski (David), Kokomo; nieces and nephews; Treavor Harris, Elija Harris, Jraycen Goodman, Alex Kropczynski, Ashlen Kropczynski, and Addison Kropczynski; and his pet cat, Jacki.
He was preceded in death by both his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Burial will follow at Spencer Cemetery in Sheridan. Pastor Josh Kennedy will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to Kercheval Funeral Home, P.O. Box 42, Sheridan, IN 46069, to help defray the cost of funeral expenses.
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