Darwin "Jamup" Gooden's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Darwin "Jamup" Gooden

April 21, 1938 - September 27, 2026 (88 years old)

Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Darwin "Jamup" Gooden's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Williamson & Sons Funeral Home

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Darwin "Jamup" Gooden

April 21, 1938 - September 27, 2026 (88 years old)

Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

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Darwin Gooden Obituary

Darwin Gooden (Soddy Daisy, Tennessee) passed away on September 27, 2026. Darwin, born on April 21, 1938, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Ed C. Gooden and Lena Gooden (Weese); his wife Charlotte; and his siblings, E. C., Frank, Clawson, Clay, Joe, Carl, LeVan (Bonnie Gooden), Alma Dodd Sneed and Iris Dean.

He is survived by: his sons, Tim (Cherie) and Mike; his grandsons, Jeremy (Meagan), Tike (Leslie) and Justin (Lindsey); his great grandchildren, Skylar, Laylann, Eastyn, Aryian, Zayden, Ryder, Georgia Kate and Leah; his niece Carlene (Lyle Quarles); and his sister Phyllis Upton.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Williamson and Sons Funeral Home (8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Williamson and Sons Funeral Home Chapel (8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379).

Memorial contributions may be made to Alhambra Shriners Transportation Fund, 1000 Alhambra Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Williamson & Sons Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 01

Visitation

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Williamson and Sons Funeral Home
8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

Thu

Oct 01

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Williamson and Sons Funeral Home Chapel
8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

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