Bunny Byron

Goodson

Bunny Byron Goodson son of the late Bertie Smith Goodson and Charles Hendrick Goodson was born in Ellington, Missouri, on February 10, 1926. He departed this life at his residence in Annapolis, Missouri, on January 24, 2010, having attained the age of 83 years, 11 months and 14 days.

On April 22, 1950, in Ellington, Missouri, Bunny was united in marriage to Betty Gean Albert and to this union five children were born. She preceded him in death on February 7, 2002. Bunny was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII. He was a member of the Redford Baptist Church. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, pitching horse shoes and playing games. Bunny loved splitting wood and gigging.

Bunny was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Joyce Goodson, four brothers, Jake, Ted, Woodrow and Lawrence Goodson, a baby sister and a grandson, Brian.

Bunny is survived by his son, David Goodson of St. Louis, three daughters, Judy Risenhoover and husband Bennie of Bonne Terre, Marjorie Prather and husband Earl of Bonne Terre, Lois Ashlock of Annapolis, four grandchildren, Bennie, Marsha, Chad and B.J., three great-grandchildren, Kristen, Zachary and Clayton. Bunny will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tues. 5 to 8 P.M.

Funeral services: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 2:00 P.M.

McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister: Eugene Alcorn

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers:


Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Hospice Care Inc. P.O. Box 1000 Park Hills, Missouri 63601