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David Joe Goodman,72, of Gainesville, Texas passed away on July 2, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1952, to Tolliver Joe Goodman and Joyce Laverne Goodman. David moved to Gainesville in 1969 and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1970. He met his wife, Anita, and they married May 30, 1972. David owned and operated his own business, Goodman Painting.
David is survived by his wife, Anita Jo Goodman; son, Brian J. Goodman; brother, Donald Goodman; sister, Deanna Waltham and husband, Charles of Oklahoma City, Ok; grandsons, Dustin, Tanner, Branden, Trysten; great grandchildren, Sky and Zack; nephews, Stephen, Joey, Jody, Jody Thorp and Travis Harvey.
Preceded in death by parents, Tolliver & Joyce Goodman; son, David Brent Goodman; sister, Debra Sue Newton; nephew, Justin David Harvey.
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