Akil Goodman

GOODMAN, Mr. Akil Jelani - Age 24, passed away Friday, May 5, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Family hour 10:00AM Friday, May 12, 2006 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with the funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM. The family will be officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:00AM Friday. Mr. Goodman will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Thursday. Mr. Akil Jelani Goodman was born July 22, 1981 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Larry T. and Inez (Finney) Goodman. Mr. Goodman was a graduate of Powers Catholic High School, "Class of 1999". He had attended University of Detroit Mercy, Eastern Michigan University and was currently enrolled at Wayne State University majoring in International Finance. He was a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Rho Chapter. Akil was a champion athlete in Karate, Track and Field; Lettering while at Power's High School and in college receving numerous awards and trophies. He also earned a Black Belt in Karate at King's Karate. Akil was exceptionally bright and a deeply spiritual person, who lived each day to the fullest. Akil loved being with his family and friends and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Mr. Akil Jelani Goodman leaves to cherish his memory: parents, Larry and Inez Goodman; grandmother, Laura Finney of Flint; sister, Sonya (Stephen) Coleman of Saginaw, MI; 3 brothers, Sebastian Brown, Carlos (Wendy) Connor and Khary Goodman all of Flint; 5 nieces, Shandreeka and Shiann Brown, Madison Goodman of Flint, Yasmene Brown, Amayah Coleman both of Saginaw, MI; 5 nephews, Jordan Brown of Saginaw, MI, Sebastian, Jr., Sharrod and Shedrick Brown, Mekhi Conner of Flint; god son, Demond Russell,Jr.; 10 aunts; 7 uncles; numerous cousins: including special cousin, Hope Cooks of Detroit; many other relatives and friends including special friend, David Washington. Mr. Goodman was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earnest and Dora Lilly Goodman and Arthur Finney; aunt, Brenda Fields. The family would like to express special thanks to McLaren Regional Medical Center emergency staff, Flint Township Police Dept., all our family and friends who have comforted us during this difficult time.

Akil Goodman

July 22, 1981 - May 5, 2006