Needham "Neede" Jelks Goode, Jr., 78, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 29, 2009, at his home.
Born in Hawkinsville on August 30, 1930, Neede was a gifted designer, lover of beauty, and devoted brother and friend who found joy in giving.
After graduating from Hawkinsville High School, and attending Middle Georgia College, he worked for a number of years with his father in the family business, Goode Drug Co. in Hawkinsville. In 1965, he moved to Macon where he was employed by Kohlmeyer and Co. as a stock broker, and later established Sunbrite, Inc., his fine antiques and design business. A lifelong learner, he was engaging in conversation, interested in current affairs, and particularly enjoyed studying family history, traveling throughout the world, and discovering treasures at every turn.
He was predeceased by his parents, Needham J. Goode, Sr. in 1993, and Velma Mashburn Goode in 1997. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Bobby Joe and Peggy Goode, Vidalia; sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Clyde Hobby of New Port Richey, Florida; nieces, Nancy Goode Schoendienst, Jacksonville, Florida, and Jane Goode Morgan, Pembroke Pines, Florida; nephews, Dr. Blake Goode Hobby, Asheville, North Carolina, Clarke Goode Hobby, Tampa, Florida, and Joel Walker Goode of San Antonio, Texas; Nancy Jackson Harris, Hawkinsville; and Dr. Maria Bartlett and her family of Macon.
A funeral liturgy will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2009. A committal service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Orange Hill Cemetery in Hawkinsville. Father Justin Ferguson will officiate. Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Funeral Home:
McCullough Funeral Home
417 S. Houston Lake Rd.
Warner Robins, GA
US 31088
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Orange Hill Cemetery
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