James Marvin Goodman Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Marvin Goodman (Lafayette, Louisiana), who passed away, on May 2, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Marvin Goodman to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Buford Goodman and Margaret Ellis Goodman Merrick; and his sisters, Patsy of Nashville, Tennessee. and Debbie of Nashville, Tennessee.. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn "Tish" Leonpacher Goodman; his children, LaMont Goodman, Kaia Goodman Reichardt, Michael Goodman and Jennifer Goodman; his brother Mike Goodman (Marti); and his pet Bentley.
In honor of Jim's love for animals, the family request that memorial contributions be made to Haseya's New Beginnings Animal Rescue, 1321 Section St., Rayne, LA 70578 (https://haseyasnewbeginningar.com), or the animal rescue of your choice.
