The Life of William Wesley Goodson III
William Wesley Goodson, III, a resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born December 04, 1943 in Eunice, Louisiana, the son of William Wesley Jr. and Johnsey (Aldridge) Goodson. He departed this life Monday, September 30, 2013 in his home in Eureka Springs, at the age of 69 years.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 11:00 AM at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Reverend Wallace Millsaps, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Jeanerette, will conduct the services.
Throughout his career, Billy made his mark working in restaurants in San Franciso, New Orleans, and Eureka Springs. Those who knew and loved him would say that Billy was generous and loyal, hardworking, and kind with a piercing and engaging sense of humor. Billy was devoted to his family of origin and to the family of friends he created. He was known as an amazing friend and consummate gentleman.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews and their families: Bessann & Gary Watson of Pensacola, FL, Aleis and Jay Tusa of Mandeville, LA, Richard and Rusty Hebert of Baton Rouge, LA, and Victoria and Greg Gischel of Basel, Switzerland; grandnieces: Brianna Ramer, Katie Tusa and Sophie Gischel; grandnephew: William Tusa.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, William and Johnsey Goodson, his stepmother Marjorie (Brand) Goodson and his sister, Lucy Irene Goodson.
Memorial donations may be made to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1150 17th Street NW Suite 850, Washington, DC 20036 or Flint Street Food Bank, 33 North Main Street, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632 or The Eureka Springs Dog Park.
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