Nolan Ray Goodson

Nolan Ray Goodson, 92, passed away on April 7, 2017 at a local care facility.

Mr. Goodson was a combat veteran in the United States Navy in World War II and fought in the Pacific Theater. Ray was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish. He was especially known for his bow hunting skills. Ray ran Untied Automotive in Monroe, LA and was a sharp minded salesman. He could always remember his clients’ and friends’ family and what was going on in their lives. His family remembers him as a good man that had a tender spot in his heart for children that may not have had a father of their own. Ray was a devout Pentecostal and attended Grace Pointe Church in Monroe.

He is survived by his son, James Ray Goodson and wife Brenda of Lake Charles; brother, James Paul Goodson; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lucille Odom; parents, Jeff and Maude Goodson; daughter, Theresa Ann Goodson; eight sisters, Margie, Maudell, Nelroy, Vera, Jo Ann, Rachell, Gracie, Mal Elizabeth; three brothers, Jeff Thomas, Lester Lee, and Billy.

Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Burial will be at Mulhearn Cemetery in Monroe, LA at a later date.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Heart of Hospice, Brookdale Assisted Living, and Evangeline Home Health for their compassionate care.