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William H. Goodnight (1921 - 2006)

William H. Goodnight
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Husband of [private wife (1930s - 2010s)]
Father of [private son (unknown - unknown)]
Died at age 85 in Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburgmap
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"In loving memory of William H. Goodnight

William H. Goodnight, 85, formerly of Fairmont, died Sunday ( Nov. 12, 2006) at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg.

He was born May 23, 1921, the son of the late William P. Goodnight and Delphie (Conaway) Goodnight.

He is survived by his wife Kathryn B. Goodnight; son, William Goodnight Jr.; brother Robert Goodnight Sr.; brother Paul D. Goodnight; and several nieces and nephews.

He was in the invasion of Normandy. He was a highly decorated soldier. He was involved in five campaigns while serving.

He was a race car driver in his spare time.

The time has come for me to leave this life.

I have fought the good fight.

I have finished the race.

I have kept faith.

Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.

Which the Lord righteous judge, will award to me on that day.

He was buried in Cleveland, Ohio. Entombment was at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland, Ohio. Arrangements were handled by Kimble Funeral Home, in Franklin.

Obituary submitted by his brother, Paul D. Goodnight of Farmington."

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