James is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Gwin Goodson, his four children, Mike Goodson (Brenda), Marty Goodson (Reba), Rodney Goodson (Jenny), and Vicki Valdes (Shane) and sister Ruby Jean Fail. James is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren (added together totals more than 50). Service will be Monday June 27, 2022 at Greenpond Church of God Visitation 10:00am – 11:00am - Service 11:00am.