Pete Goodman

Loren W. "Pete" Goodman, 71, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at his home.

He was born Jan. 7, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Paul O. and Claudia A. Goodwin Goodman. Pete's family moved to Kinston, North Carolina, where he eventually met the love of his life, Marta Dailey. They married July 27, 1973, in Greenville, North Carolina. They had been married 38 years when Marta passed away Sept. 14, 2011.

Pete and Marta first lived in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, followed by Forest City, North Carolina, then Cookeville, Tennessee, and finally settled in Jackson in 2002.

Pete was employed many years as plant manager of Brown Shoe Company Distribution Center in Sikeston. He was an avid fisherman and especially enjoyed bass fishing. He also was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and North Carolina Tar Heels.

His greatest joy was being a great family man, who was a dedicated and caring husband, father and "PopPop" to his grandchildren. Pete had a gift for meeting others and making them feel at ease, like they may have known each other forever.

Loving survivors include six children — Marie (Jason) Graves, and children, Victoria, Garrett and Claudia of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Andrew (Bethany) Goodman, and children, Mae, Betsy, Jane and Rosemary of Lebanon, Tennessee; Bradley (Racheal) Goodman of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; Ryan Goodman of Jackson; Michael (Leah) Goodman of Cape Girardeau; and Kevin (Jennifer) Goodman of Cape Girardeau — sister, Cathy (Barry) Blackburn; two brothers, Alan (Marti) Goodman and Dave (Bette) Goodman; sister-in-law, Marie Dailey, and her husband, Pat Dane; and several nieces and nephews.

Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Marta; infant daughter, Meagan Goodman; infant grandson, Zachary Graves; parents, Paul and Claudia Goodman; sister, Paula Goodman; Marta's parents, Mark and Elizabeth Dailey; and her brother, John Dailey.

A memorial visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests a church or charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking the tribute wall tab above Pete's obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.