John Charles Goodrum, 21, of Atlanta, died April 16, 2012. He was the son of Givianna Arnold and Julius W. Goodrum, Sr.

The service celebrating the life of John Charles Goodrum will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Dodd-Sterling United Methodist Church, 3272 Browns Mill Rd., S.E. The Rev. Robert Melson, pastor, will officiate. The body will lie in-state one hour before the service. Interment South-View Cemetery. Those who cherish his memory include his parents, Givianna Arnold and Julius Goodrum; son, Amir Charles Sexion; siblings, Julius Goodrum, II, Nicole Goodrum, Precious Goodrum, and Julius Goodrum, III; grandparents, Loretta Thelma Birdine, and Robert and Ethel Goodrum; girl friend, Tara (Shan) Sexion; other relatives friends. Viewing 1-8 p.m. including family visitation from 6-8 p.m. at Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr., S.E. (at Memorial Drive). www.grissom-clarkfh.com 404-373-3191.