Clyde Goodman was born on January 27, 1938, in Greenwood, South Carolina to the late Ellis Warren and Fannie Mae Goodman. He was the oldest of six children. He attended school in Greenwood, South Carolina. The family attended church regularly. He joined the United States Air Force in 1956.
In 1958, Clyde married Bettye Foster of Akron, Ohio. From that union four beautiful daughters were born, Sancyarae Tamara Goodman Pitts, Charmaine Murphy, Deborah Lynn Katsikaris, and Kimberly Dawn Wynn. Clyde also has one son, Theodore Moore, two stepsons, James Foster and Henry Ross II; one stepdaughter, Marshawn Rodgers.
He was a self-employed entrepreneur who was gifted in many ways. He really enjoyed making unique hand-made crafts. He was inspired to become a boxer, until the thought of his nose being broken! Clyde aka “Goodie” loved to dance, play cards, sing, and have a good time. Clyde was a compassionate person with a heart of gold.
Clyde’s style of fashion was classy, and he dressed to impress. He enjoyed teaching others and had a desire to learn more. One of his favorite sayings was, “Look at the people” and his favorite scripture was Psalms 23.
Clyde Goodman received his wings on December 20, 2020, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Nola Belle and Ruth Elaine; one brother, Jasper Green (Ralph); daughter, Deborah Lynn Katsikaris; granddaughter, Brittany Marie.
Clyde is survived by his siblings, Rufus Green aka “Butch” (Diane), Peggy King ( Fred, preceded in death ), Richard Green aka “Teko” all of Evanston, Illinois; brother-in-law, Ernest Foster (Joyce ) of Columbus, Ohio, Sancyarae Goodman Pitts (Richard, preceded in death ), Charmaine Murphy (Dexter), Kimberly Wynn (Kent); stepdaughter, Marshawn Rodgers (Corey); stepson, Henry Ross II (Brenda) all of California, Theodore Moore and James Foster (Sharon) of Ohio. He was blessed with 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-granddaughters and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.