Mr. Robert H. Goodman

GOODMAN, Mr. Robert H. - Age 82, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Thursday, February 15, 2024 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 821 E. Court St., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Pastor Orlando Goodman, officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Thursday. Mr. Goodman will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. Public viewing will be during family hour only. Mr. Robert H. Goodman was born January 11, 1942 in Benton, Louisiana, to the late Rev. John G. and Bertha Dell Goodman. He was a resident of Burton, Michigan. Member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Robert graduated with the class of 1960 from Charlotte Mitchell High School in Bossier City, Louisiana. He migrated to Flint, Michigan in 1960. Robert attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and studied Industrial Engineering. On June 28, 1969 he married Mary Ann Owens and remained married for 54 years. Robert worked as a Production Supervisor at the General Motors Corporation, Flint Metal Fabricating Plant for 30 years and retired on April 4 ,1999. In addition to working for General Motors, he was a savvy entrepreneur who loved managing his own real estate investment business. In overseeing his rental properties, he became adept at almost every area of home maintenance and repair. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and traveling the country. He also enjoyed football and golf. He had a soft spot for elderly friends and family members and enjoyed talking and spending time with them. He was generous beyond measure and would help anyone in need. He especially liked playing Santa at Christmas time and giving away memorable gifts. Mr. Robert H. Goodman leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Mary Ann Goodman of Burton, MI; son, Robert H. Goodman II of Flint; daughter, Lisa A. Goodman of Fort Worth, TX; brother, Johnnie Goodman of Flint; sister-in-law, Florence (Ralph) Winder of Shreveport, LA; a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Goodman was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. John G. and Bertha Dell Goodman; grandparents; 5 sisters, Gussie August, Della Littles, Mattie Davis, Bettie Goodman and Winfery Goodman; 2 brothers, Rev. Ben Goodman and Booker Goodman; 3 sisters-in-law, Geraldine Goodman, Curtis Etta Goodman and Marilyn Goodman; 2 brothers-in-law, James Davis and Ceasar Littles; and mother-in-law, Adlene Owens. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Rizwan Danish and the staff at Genesee Cancer Center, the staff of Heart-to-Heart Hospice.

Mr. Robert H. Goodman

January 11, 1942 - February 5, 2024