Clifford E. Goodson

Clifford Ervin “Pops” Goodson, 69, passed away September 3, 2016 at his home. A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Eleanor Staton Goodson and a retired auto technician. Cliff was a faithful member of Peoples Baptist Church, where he was the teacher for the JD Paris Sunday School Class. He loved his church and all of its members. Aside from teaching, Cliff served as an usher as well as on the event planning and the meal at death committees. He also started the food pantry at Peoples Baptist Church and spent much of his time in the pantry helping those in need. Cliff was a member of the Taylors Masonic Lodge #345, as well as the Eastern Star Downey #275. Surviving are his wife of twenty-eight years, Sandy Davis Goodson of the home; two sons, Todd Goodson (Angel) and Chris Goodson (Jacki) all of Kentucky; two stepsons, Curtis Poole of Greer and Greg Poole (Lydia) of Easley; brother-in-law, Mike Davis (Joy) of Greer; sister-in-law, Sharon Copeland (Larry) of Boiling Springs; eleven grandchildren, Makayla, Jacob, Dalton, Ethan and Caleb Goodson and Alston Mann all of Kentucky, Caitlyn, Clayton and Elizabeth Poole all of Greer, Taylor and Celeste Poole both of Easley; and two great-grandchildren, Noah and Celine Poole. He was predeceased by a son, Mark Goodson and a brother, Boyce Goodson. Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Peoples Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Larry Padgett, Rev. Todd Johnson and Dr. Wayne Dickard. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clayton Poole, Taylor Poole, Brandon Quinn, Eddie Morris, Derrick Welchel, and Johnny Martin. Honorary escort will be his granddaughters, Caitlyn Poole, Celeste Poole, Elizabeth Poole and Makayla Goodson. Visitation will be held 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the church. The family is at the home. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for all of their kindness and compassion. Memorials may be made to Peoples Baptist Church, 310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer, SC 29651. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Clifford E. Goodson

December 5, 1946 - September 3, 2016