Jesse Goode, Jr.

Mr. Goode was my Principal at Henry Elementary. He was such a humble sweet and caring man. He always encouraged me no matter the situation and always believed in me. I'm so sorry for y'all's loss. Prayers and Thoughts

Condolences to the Goode family. I am also one of the many students he served over at Henry Elementary in the 90's. A wonderful and caring man and role-model to all of his students.

While attending Pilgrim Baptist as a guest of Ms. Lillian DeShazo, one Sunday, I was introduced 2 'Brother' Goode & we immediately bonded! 1stly, we found out that we had the same birthdate-March 5th(though mine is 1957) & then we found out that we were Fraternity Brothers of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc! Though that was our only mtg, GOD blessed me 2 attend that Sunday service & in so doing, I was blessed 2 be uplifted in sharing time with Brother Goode! 🙏🏿

It breaks my heart to find that we have lost "our Jesse B Goode". We all loved him. He taught with my granny, Grace Holley. He had me in the wondrous 4/7 split, he entrusted us to teach those 4th graders. I then became a teacher myself. We have since lost my brothers, Judd and Mike, they truly admired you! Thank you so much for sharing such a fine man with us, Martinsville, Henry County, and Franklin County. We were all truly blessed! Rebecca "Holley" Pierce

Sending my deepest condolences to you Kirk and your family during your loss...my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Our God is good and wise one and he now has bought another angel home to rest but to continue to guide and watch over you...Love you my friend, Charelia🙏🏽🙏🏽

Mr. Goode was my principal at Henry Elementary school in the 1990s. He was wonderful, so sweet and caring. I looked forward to being greeted by him each morning! He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family!

Rest in Peace Jesse and Condolences from our family to yours. The Wingfield cousins in New Hampshire

I am so very sad to lose my cousin Jesse. We grew up together with love and happiness. I always admired his devotion to his church Pilgrim Baptist, to his family and professional life. He was like a brother to me and a shoulder to discuss anything. May God bless Kirk, Tammy and Leslie as you absorb this loss. Let us all allow God to comfort us. Cousin Felicia Frierson

Our prayers and thoughts to the family. We are very sorry for your loss. He was a very good principle and a good person. He will be missed. Robert and Anita Williams.

To the Goode Family we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences. Jesse was raised in the same neighborhood where I grew up and he became good friends with our family. His fond memories will forever remain in our hearts. Emma and Harry Holland

Our Condolences to the Family, A Great Golfer and Friend, We will Miss So very much. Bobby and Mary Stockton

Rest In Peace Jesse ! Ronald Jones 🙏🏾

Kirk and Family, I am so overwhelmed with emotion at the transition of my dear friend and your father, Jesse. Blessings, Love and Sympathy. You are not alone on this journey. Jesse loved you and his memories will sustain you. Marguerite and Tim

Jesse was a respected colleague and dear friend to me when I joined the faculty at Henry Elementary as the first full time librarian in 1974. I was amazed at his versatility in handling a split grade classroom and giving his 4/7 (I think) kids a great learning opportunity. He was a gentleman and very tactful. Once I needed to get to Roanoke afterschool and asked him if he'd mind giving a carpooling coworker a lift back to the Martinsville area so I could get in my way earlier. A recent transplant from New York, I didn't understand the difficult position I was putting him in. He delicately explained that I would need to make sure it would be acceptable to the other teacher AND her husband before he, a black man, could give her, a white woman, a ride home. It all worked out but it certainly opened my eyes. Rest In Peace my friend. Condolences to Jesse's family. A bright light has gone from our world.

Dear Kirk: We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. We send you thought of comfort. RIP dear cousin June!

Your Massachusetts family: Aunt Noy, Danny & Peg, David, Elvernoy & Ron, Coria & Malik, and Maiah & Andy

RIP Mr.Goode he helped me get through so hard times in high school, he will be missed. My sympathy to his family from the Bond family.

With my deepest sympathy to the family. I will miss the good old times, memories, and the fun and laughter over the years! I will miss you my friend. Shirley Levy Palmer

Our prayers and condolences are extended to the family.

From the family of Vivian Howard-Hightower

Jesse was a friend and a devoted servant in our church..sending my condolences and heartfelt prayers to his family..he will be missed. Mary Ann Smith

Jesse was a kind person, friend and devoted servant to our Church..sending my condolences and heartfelt prayers..He will be missed Mary Ann Smith

Rest In Peace. Irvelle Penn Cowan Class of 1968

Mr. Goode hired me as a first year teacher at Henry Elementary. I am so thankful he trusted me and I'm so lucky to have worked for him. Prayers to his family. Becky (Guidi) Stroud

Sending prayers for his family and close friends for your loss. Jesse was a fine man who cared about others. It was a privilege to work with him at FCHS when he served as a principal there. He gave a lot to our community.

Raymond Williams

My teacher at Henry elementary in early seventies. RIP Mr. Goode

Mr.Goode was my principal in elementary school. I spent a lot of time in his office because I was a problem child. Through our talks and his love to see students succeed he changed my life. He became like a father to me. Rest easy my friend you were truly the best educator I ever had.

Oh my heart is broken. Not only was he the assistant principal my two years at BFMS ( first two years it was open) he was my children's principal at Henry Elementary and they absolutely loved him. They thought it was cool that he had been my principal too and took my yearbook to show him. 😊 He was such a kind and caring person. He will definitely be missed. Prayers for his family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Becky Bennett

Oh my heart is broken. Not only was he the assistant principal my two years at BFMS ( first two years it was open) he was my children's principal at Henry Elementary and they absolutely loved him. They thought it was cool that he had been my principal too and took my yearbook to show him. 😊 He was such a kind and caring person. He will definitely be missed. Prayers for his family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I was one of Mr. Goodes first students at Henry Elementary. And he also was my daughters principle later. Great Educator, and Man, he made a difference in a lot of students lives. Mr. Goode made a difference in this world and it was a better place because of him.

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Goode's passing. He was already teaching at Henry Elementary when I first began my teaching career. It was an honor to work with him at that time, but even more so, when he later returned to Henry as our principal. He was, indeed, a kind, quiet gentleman and will be missed. Your family has my prayers for comfort. May he rest in peace. Karen Clifton

Mr. Goode was my favorite principal at Franklin County High School back in the late 80s when I was there. He actually came to the high school with my class from the middle school, so he felt like he was our principal. Im so sorry to hear of his passing.

PEACE BE WITH YOU. Isadore and Imogene Draper (AHHS alums '59 and '60)

He was my teacher at the old Henry Elementary school on the hill in Henry, Va! Great teacher!!! Sheila Beasley

Sorry for your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer, That God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

I have known Jesse for many years. We were in the Albert Harris High School Choir and we went to the same church, Pilgrim Baptist. I will miss you very much. Rest In Peace dear friend. Aurelia Perkins

Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

Loved mr Goode so much. Had great times at the old Henry school. He was a great teacher and a very good man

Mr. Goode was a wonderful, decent, kind man-a true gentleman. He was the principal at Henry when I taught there and I always felt his kindness. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing! His family will be in my prayers.

Prayers to the family. Mr. Goode was a kind, tough, and caring principal and I will never forget him.

Kirk, Leslie and Tammy it's so hard to except the fact that my friend has gone. Jesse and I grew up together and I will always cherish our friendship. I just want to give you my deepest condolences and prayers. You are not grieving alone because our church has lost a faithful servant.RIP Jesse! Peter and Willie Mae Harris

RIP MR.GOODE. Prayers and Sympathy to your family. Mark and Cristy Johnson Union Hall, Va.

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