N J Jay Goodman

N J “Jay” Goodman, 88, of Stamford went home to his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 30, 2009. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Stamford with the Rev. James Brigham presiding. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 1 ^st .

Jay was born February 16, 1921 to Bennie and Mattie Reeves Goodman in Frost, Texas. He served his country in the Army during WWII. In 1945, when Jay was discharged from the Army, he rode the bus to this area, put down roots and began his farming career. He married Imogene Putnam January 11, 1942. She preceded him in death in December 1969. On February 19, 1971 he married Frances “Susie” Holladay Leggott. Jay was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stamford, Stamford VFW and the Sons of Hermann. He served as a director on the Farmers Coop Gin Board. After retiring Jay and Susie spent 14 summers in Gunnison, CO where he enjoyed fishing as much as he did farming.

Jay is survived by his wife, Frances of Stamford, one daughter; LaJuan Shelton and husband Garlyn of Salado; one grandson, Jay Shelton of Temple; one step son, William Leggott of Snyder;