Rev. Charlie W. Goodman Jr.

Rev. Charlie Goodman Jr. Obituary Pastor Charlie Willie Goodman, Jr. was born September 3rd, 1949, to the late Charlie Willie and Mattie Jane Goodman in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the second oldest of seven children. Pastor Goodman attended Cleveland public schools and graduated from Glenville High School. He had a beautiful smile and a winning personality-always willing to help someone in need. Pastor Goodman was a family man. He gave God the glory for providing him the strength and resources to raise two of his daughters, Ebony and Tiffany as a single parent. Pastor Goodman was a committed and passionate man of God who was blessed to lead the Glenville Church of God in Cleveland, Ohio as its Senior Pastor for 42 years. Knowing that God had called him to pastoral ministry, Pastor Goodman was compelled over 42 years ago to do what God had required of him. He has been on the battlefield for the Lord fervently preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom ever since. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Pastor Goodman has proven to be a courageous minister and community activist who is not ashamed of the Gospel. “This is every day for me, when I go to restaurants or if I go to the mall or anywhere for that matter, Jesus paid a price for all. So, all are a target for the love of God .” Pastor Goodman was inducted into Glenville’s Hall of Fame. He was instrumental in forming the first “Hands Across East 105th Street”; he extended his ministry to nursing homes, street ministry, city jails and wherever he could spread the word of God. He served as the chaplain for E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Homes and Strowder’s Funeral Home. Pastor Goodman earned a master’s diploma from the Baptist Bible Institute. Moreover, he holds a certificate in “Meeting the Human Needs of People” from a program that Case Western Reserve University and Ashland Theological Seminary collaborated. In his spare time, Pastor Goodman enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching the news, reading Black history, cooking for his loved ones, and traveling. His favorite Scripture is found in Psalms 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want”. Pastor Goodman peacefully departed this life on August 14th, 2024, in his sleep surrounded by his family. He leaves four daughters to cherish his memories: Shelia Carter, Paula Goodman, Ebony Turner (Cory), and Tiffany Goodman; three siblings, Elaine Johnson (Ralph), Denise Kavanaugh (Edmond), and Gregory Goodman; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, great nieces and a great nephew, many other relatives and friends. Beloved father of Ebony Turner (Cory ),Shelia Carter, Tiffany and Paula Goodman. Loving brother of Elaine Johnson (Ralph), Denise Kavanaugh (Edmond) and Gregory Goodman, and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ebony's Ice Cream 115 E. Aurora Rd. Northfield, Ohio 44067, To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Rev. Charlie W. Goodman Jr., please visit our Tree Store. Read More

Rev. Charlie W. Goodman Jr.

September 3, 1949 - August 14, 2024