Willie Steve Goodson
Willie Steve Goodson age 61 of Jay, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Jay, Florida where he had many friends and family members. He retired from Monsanto/Solutia after 27 years of service of employment. He lived his life with honesty and integrity. Steve was an avid outdoorsman with a special love of running dogs, fishing on the river, and his catfish pond. Steve is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Goodson. Left to cherish his memory are his significant other and best friend, Patricia (Peachie) Gillman; father, Rex Goodson; brother, Larry (Dawn) Goodson; stepson, Tim Gillman; nephew, Logan Goodson and granddaughters, Brittany and Kirsten Gillman. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 11:30-12:30 at Cora Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 12:30 pm with Bro. LaDon Hall officiating services. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Billy Boutwell, Obie Nowling, Ronnie Morris, Mike Morris, Walter Butterworth, and Jason Johnson. The family would like to thank Jay Hospital and Emerald Coast Hospice for their compassionate care during our time of need. Flowers or memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
