Robert Eugene Goodson Sr., 85, of Leroy, WV, passed away July 17, 2025 at Roane General Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born February 21, 1940 in North Charleston, WV a son of the late James Edward Goodson Sr. and Edna Ersil (Hatcher) Goodson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother William Tom Goodson; sister, Janet Summers; half-brother, Delbert Woolwine; half-sister, Shanda Hicks; daughters in law, Debbie and Sheila Goodson; sister-in-law, Joetta Goodson.

He was a graduate of Ripley High School. He was in the United States Army Reserve. He retired from the Boilermakers Union # 667 as a welder and rigger. He was a member and Past Master of the Ripley Masonic Lodge #16 AF&AM. Bob enjoyed the outdoors and woodworking. He was a member of the Millcreek Baptist Church, Leroy, WV.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Loretta Ruth (Craddock) Goodson; sons, Robert E. "Bobby" Goodson Jr. of Leroy, Denver Jim Goodson of Prestonsburg, KY and Richard A. "Rick" Goodson and his wife Sherri of Leroy, WV; daughter, Ruth Ann Longfellow and her husband Larry of Leroy, WV; brothers, James E. Goodson Jr, of Kathleen FL, John (Gladys) Goodson of Southpoint, OH and Don (Sandy) Goodson of Wellston, OH; sister, Nancy (Clark) Radar of Vienna, WV; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Service will be 11 a.m. ~ Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Millcreek Baptist Church, Leroy, WV with Rev. Bob Keen officiating. Burial will follow in the Goodson Family Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 25, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.

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