Johnny David Goodrich Sr.

Johnny David Goodrich Sr., 87, of Clarendon, Arkansas, passed away Sunday morning, November 1, at The Springs at Brinkley Nursing Center in Brinkley, Arkansas.

Johnny was born Friday, June 30, 1939, in Holly Grove, Arkansas, to Otis Tyree Goodrich and Clara E. McCullough-Goodrich. He was the tenth of fifteen children born to their union.

Johnny was an active member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Clarendon, under the leadership of Reverend Robert Goldsberry, where he faithfully served as a layman.

Throughout his Christian journey, Johnny was also a member of several churches, including Bell Grove Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. D.M. McGee, and Greater Paradise Church, pastored by Reverend Lee Tyler, both in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a faithful and dedicated servant, giving of his time and talents as a choir member and Sunday School teacher.

Johnny received his early education in the Dermott, Arkansas Public Schools. He was a 1959 graduate of Morris Booker High School in Dermott, where he played sports and participated in other extracurricular activities.

Following high school, Johnny enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served for two years and received an honorable discharge for his service.

Johnny was a hardworking and dedicated man. For many years, he worked at Scullin Steel Company and later served as a security guard at the Wainwright Building in St. Louis, Missouri.

Johnny went on to meet the love of his life, Cathy Ann Lucas. The two were united in marriage on January 28, 1966, and were blessed to spend 41 years together.

Johnny was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cathy Ann Goodrich; his parents, Otis and Clara Goodrich; and his siblings: Percell Brown, Salonia Bell Ewing, Arwilda Miller, W.C. Goodrich, Lonnie Goodrich, O.T. Goodrich, James Goodrich, Roosevelt Goodrich, Shirlene Bobo, Joyce Johnson, and Pheldene Brown.

Johnny leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Johnny D. (Tonya) Goodrich of St. Louis, Missouri, and Andre Lucas of Columbus, Georgia; his daughter, Angela Lucas Wilson of St. Louis, Missouri; five grandchildren, Daveon, Destiny, Deandra, Nakita (Nick), and Lance; three great-grandchildren, Kamaya, Shania, and Peighton; his godson, Roy Jones of St. Louis, Missouri; his goddaughter, Alyssa Davenport of Clarendon, Arkansas; three sisters, Ruthie Mae Bray and Florastene Rosser, both of Clarendon, Arkansas, and Rita Lawson of Columbus, Ohio; along with a host of nephews, a niece, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday afternoon from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at C.J. Williams Funeral Directors Chapel, 124 South Main Avenue in Brinkley. Funeral services will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Robert Goldsberry serving as eulogist. Professional services are provided by C.J. Williams Funeral Directors and Cremations of Brinkley.

Telephone: (870) 589-5036 Email: williamsfuneraldirectors2022@gmail.com Website: www.williamsfuneraldirectors.net

Honorary Pallbearers Johnny D. Goodrich Jr., Hedrick Rosser, Tatianna Vincent, Cassandra Goodrich, Shannon Vincent, Lawanda Rosser, Alyssa Davenport and Roy Jones.