Carroll Merlyn Goodridge, 88, husband of the late Donna Mae Clegg Goodridge, passed away peacefully Friday, December 4, 2020.
Born in Plainfield, VT, a son of the late Euri Gilbert Goodridge and the late Beatrice May Spencer Goodridge, he was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed golfing, bowling, square dancing, round dancing, hiking, and music. Mr. Goodridge proudly served his country in the US Air Force, retiring as a highly decorated Chief Master Sergeant after twenty years of service, serving two tours in Vietnam, and being awarded The Bronze Star Medal. He was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are a son, Steven Carroll Goodridge (Linda) of Ocala, FL; daughters, Lonna M. White (Bob) of Las Vegas, NV, Barbara Jo Goodridge Calvert of Easley, SC, and Julee Kaye Sealor (Don) of Ranson, WV; a sister, Anthea Pugh of Radford, VA; grandchildren, Jennifer White, Kris White, Erik Sealor, Chase Sealor, Bryanna Sealor, and Zac Calvert; and great-grandchildren, Logan Nolan, Aiden White, and Zackary White.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Donley Goodridge and Basil Goodridge; and a sister, Barbara King.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road. Scroll to the video player below to view the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Veteran's Last Patrol at veteranlastpatrol.org, the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org, Southeastern Guide Dogs at guidedogs.org., or to the ELSC Comfort Dog Ministry at eternalshepherd.org, the home of Seth, the comfort dog that meant very much to Mr. Goodridge.
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