Official Obituary of
Herman R. Goddard
January 9, 2019
Herman Goddard Obituary
Rev. Herman R. Goddard, age 87, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. A longtime resident of Newton County, Rev. Goddard was employed with Bibb Manufacturing for over 20 years before going into the ministry. As pastor of Gaithers United Methodist Church in Covington, it was under his guidance and leadership that the church grew from only a handful of members to a congregation of over eight hundred. In his earlier days, Rev. Goddard enjoyed camping, working in his garden and traveling. For the past four years he and his wife, Grace, were well cared for by the loving and attentive staff at Merryvale Assisted Living in Covington. Rev. Goddard was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Allen; son, Rick Goddard; parents, Forrest A. and Effie C. (Turner) Goddard; sister, Lois Dalton; and brothers, F.A. Goddard, Harold Goddard.
Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Grace (Brock) Goddard; son-in-law, Richard Allen; daughter-in-law, Janice M. Goddard; grandsons, Jon Allen and wife, Sarah, Nick Goddard and wife, Scarlett, Evan Goddard and wife, Kristen; great-grandchildren, Noah Goddard, Evelyn Goddard; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Rev. Herman R. Goddard will be held Friday, January 11, 2019, 3:00 P.M., at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Richard Allen and Pastor Darrell Payne officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. Friends may visit with Rev. Goddard's family at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service, from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Refuge Center, 1307 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012.
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Grace (Brock) Goddard; son-in-law, Richard Allen; daughter-in-law, Janice M. Goddard; grandsons, Jon Allen and wife, Sarah, Nick Goddard and wife, Scarlett, Evan Goddard and wife, Kristen; great-grandchildren, Noah Goddard, Evelyn Goddard; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Rev. Herman R. Goddard will be held Friday, January 11, 2019, 3:00 P.M., at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Richard Allen and Pastor Darrell Payne officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. Friends may visit with Rev. Goddard's family at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service, from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Refuge Center, 1307 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012.
Visitation
JAN 11. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
JAN 11. 3:00 PM (EST)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
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