James L. Goodman

James Lee Goodman, a beloved farmer in the Tift Country community and a devoted family man, passed peacefully at home on his farm on March 13, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on November 18, 1942, in Colquitt County, Moultrie, Georgia, James dedicated his life to the land and the people he loved.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 at Albritton Funeral Directors. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in Macedonia Baptist Church, Chula with Rev. Randall Gay and Rev. Corey Thompson officiating. The interment will follow in the Macedonia Church Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest by his wife Patricia.

David Bickley, Blake Arnold, Bo Culpepper, Brandon Goodman, Tim Morrow, Kirk Gardner, Rocky Chambers, Brian Chambers, Zack Goodman Mike Morrow, Scott Goodman, Rob Gardner, Burt Chambers, Mark Goodman, Chris Goodman, Brian White and  Chris Walker will serve as pallbearers. The grandchildren and great grandchildren will be honorary pallbearers.

A self-employed farmer, Mr. Goodman spent his days working tirelessly on his farm, where he found great joy in tending to his cattle, growing cotton and cultivating a thriving vegetable garden alongside his beloved wife Patricia, whom he cherished for sixty years until her passing on September 2, 2020. Their partnership was a testament to love and commitment, filled with shared moments that left a lasting imprint on their family.

James's dedication to his family was paramount. He took great pride in nurturing a warm and welcoming household, ensuring that there was always plenty to eat at every meal. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to his family and neighbors. Those who knew him recognized that his family was the center of his universe, which reflected his deep appreciation for life and loved ones.

Even in his early years, Mr. Goodman put family first, choosing to leave high school to assist with the family farm. This decision underscores the value he placed on helping his parents and maintaining the agricultural legacy that meant so much to him.

James is survived by his sons, Anthony Goodman and his wife Kay, and Donald Goodman, along with his daughters Amy Gonzales and her fiancé Ronnie Barnes, and Donna Hinson and her husband Gene. His love extended to his bonus son, Will Taylor, and his brother Ray Goodman, and his sister Linda Bryant and her husband James Bryant. He was a proud grandfather to Kaycee McMillan and Stephen, Kassidy Goodman, Kimberly Dorsey, Hannah Goodman, Blake Hinson and Allie, Kaylee Gonzales and Blake, Taylor Tomlinson and Blaze, Brantley Parr, David Bickley and Kristin, Amber Barnes and Mallory Barnes, well as great-grandfather to Kassidy Boatner, Matthew Kennedy Alana Stowe, Jaxon Goodman, Haddon McMillan, Miriam McMillan, Brylee Arnold, Max Bickley, Ben Hinson, Ada Hinson, Miles Hinson, Kassie Tomlinson, Karter Tomlinson, Grayson Cleveland, and Carson Hamrick. Each of them holds cherished memories of their time with him.

Mr. Goodman was predeceased by his parents, Avis Lee Goodman and Vera Pearman Goodman, his beloved wife Patricia Diann Womack Goodman, his brother Raymond Goodman, his sister Elizabeth Morrow, and his granddaughter Brandie Hinson. His legacy lives on through the love and wisdom he imparted to his family.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to The Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery C/O Pam Haire, 1229 Waterloo Hwy., Chula, Georgia 31733.

James L. Goodman’s enduring spirit and the love he shared will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Albritton Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements