Alan L. Goodson

November 18, 1959 - March 6, 2018

Alan L. Goodson, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Newport News, Virginia. He was born November 18, 1959, in Illinois to Lillian R. and Jesse L. Goodson.

A graduate of Evanston Township High School, he served in the United States Air Force where he received many decorations, including: Air Force Achievement Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, Ribbon with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with One Service Star, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Longevitiy Service Award with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forces Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Six Oak Leaf Clusters. Music, automobiles and travel were some of the things he most loved. He most recently served as The Chief of the Real Estate Branch.

Preceded in death by his father, he is survived by his mother, Lillie R. Goodson; and his siblings, Veronica Goodson, Michael Goodson and Joanna Goodson.

The family will receive friends at 5 pm Friday, March 23, 2018 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel followed by service at 6 pm. Interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at at later date.

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Date: Friday, March 23, 2018

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Date: Friday, March 23, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm

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Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, VA

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DEMETRIUS Dotson posted on 3/23/18

I worked closely with Al on many mission projects for a number of years; indeed a sincere pleasure go beyond work and dialogue as men. I’ll miss you, my friend.

E.J. Vaughan posted on 3/23/18

Worked with Al many years during civil service time at AMIC. Sincere condolences to family and friends.

Catherine Artis posted on 3/23/18

Al was a true friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Trw posted on 3/22/18

Dear Goodson Family: Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I know that this is a difficult time for the family. I find the sriptures to be of some comfort in a time like this. Acts 24:15 promises us that there will be a time when our loved ones will be resurrected. Think of that, a time when Mr. Goodson will live again. Of course that is in the future. So you may ask: What can I do to cope until that time? The bible answers that too. At Philippians 4:6,7 it says: Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. I hope these verses give you some comfort and peace.

Stephen Decker posted on 3/20/18

My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a very kind and loving man. Al and I worked with each other in AMIC since 2002. We had many laughs. Godspeed my friend.

Mark Dozier posted on 3/20/18

To the family and friends of Al. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal. Al was a good man and he will forever remain on our hearts. He represented God, family, and country well and I am glad he passed by this way for just a little while!

Sherman and Latisha Falana posted on 3/20/18

We work with Alon active duty and as civil servants. He was always Pleasant to be around and always smiling. Our condolences to the family may God's peace be with you.

John L. Heiser posted on 3/19/18

I worked with Al for several years. A great guy who served his country in the military and civil service. He enjoyed helping people. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Valerie (Bryant ) McKibben posted on 3/18/18

A childhood friend. Kind and caring. My condolences to his family.

Valerie (Bryant ) McKibben posted on 3/18/18

A childhood friend. Kind and caring. My condolences to his family.

Thomas & Libby Widgeon posted on 3/18/18

Sorry For Your Loss!

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