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Richard E. Good

Richard E. Good 72 of Inverness, Florida, formerly of Marion, died peacefully Saturday afternoon October 21, 2017 at the Arbors in Delaware, following a 10-week battle with cancer. He was born January 19, 1945 in Marion to the late George D. and Nellie Irene (Lane) Good, he was also preceded in death by a brother Charles Good and a sister Geraldine Hecker. Rick was a 1963 graduate of the Elgin High School, a 10-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Independence, he then retired from the Whirlpool Corp. in 2007 after 35 years. He loved fishing any chance he could be near the water, and also enjoyed woodworking, when he was younger had attended the Prospect United Methodist Church. Rick was known in the neighborhood as the go-to guy for fixing almost anything. He was very active, he greatly enjoyed his time walking and exercising. He was a member of the VFW Post 9936 in Dayton and the American Legion Post 0077 in Inverness. Surviving are his wife Melody J. (Conner) Good, they were married September 8, 2017 after being together for over 16 years, three sons: George A. (Kris) Good of Morgantown, W.V, Logan E. Good of Marion and Richard W.(Cindy) Good of Lucedale, Mississippi, one daughter: Maya V. Good of Marion, step-children Rocky (Becca Ufferman) Rovinelli, Douglas (Amanda)Perry, Elizabeth (Eric) English, Hollie (Roy Hood) Perry. Grandchildren Jessica(Andrew)Wickham, Darion Good, Ethan English, Conner Hood and Emberlee Perry. Great-granddaughter Scarlet Wickham. One brother: Robert A. Good of Floral city, Florida His mother-in-law whom he helped care for: Dolores Conner of Marion Many nieces and nephews Graveside Memorial services will be held Thursday October 26, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Prospect Cemetery, Pastor Charlene Baughman will officiate, followed by Military Honors conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council. Friends may call Tuesday October 24, 2017 from 4-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect. The Good family would like to thank the nurses and aides from the Arbors and Capitol City Hospice for their loving care of Rick. Memorial gifts may be made to the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Prospect Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Remembrances       to #1 from: George Good West Virginia good253@msn.com Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 6:28 PM Dad, I miss you every day and sometimes its really hard not to be sad. But, like you said, you have to take of your family. So, I  keep a smile on and try to keep going.  Love and miss you Dad. Every day. #2 from: Melody Good Marion ohio mperry_28@yahoo.com Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 6:51 PM Rick six months ago yesterday I married you. That was the best day. You were and still are my heart and soul. I still wonder how did I get so lucky to have you in my life and love me. I was blessed every day by your presence. I miss you so bad. I hope one day to be reunited with you. I love more today than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow #3 from: Maya Good   No email Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 7:23 PM I miss you more than I ever thought possible. I keep forgetting your not here when something happens and I want to tell you and can't. #4 from: George Good West Virginia good253@msn.com Fri, Jun 15, 2018 at 6:31 PM Sitting here thinking about you today. Missing the times we spent together and face time when we couldn't get together. Looking at the first time we went camping and to this da Darion still likes Cheerios and skim milk. I love and miss 2. View Older Condolences >> Condolences       to #1 from: Geri peterson Hemet california Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 3:01 PM Mel... I just met you both.. my greatest sympathy too you, n both families. Rick is at peace now and free of any pain. May you find peace knowing that.  I send my Huggs to you.my Prayers and thoughts go out too you every day. Take all the time you need to heal. Don't forget to always smile even in sad times cuz Rick will always be looking down on you. You will never be alone.  Geri #2 from: Sandie & Bruce McDonald Inverness, Fl Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 8:17 PM Our hearts are hurting to know that we will not see Rick around the neighborhood anymore. He will be greatly missed. Mel take care and know that he is now at peace. Our blessings, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. Love you. #3 from: Carolyn Rinehart Watson Ft myers, FL Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 11:17 AM As a 1963 grad of Elgin, it is sad to lose a classmate. #4 from: Becky Slane Bertke Marion, Ohio Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 1:29 PM All our love and prayers to Mel and the family. We will miss our good times in Fla and Marion. Rick was such a good friend to Terry over the years and a schoolmate  to me . You will be so missed .🙏 #5 from: robin  deverna Inverness, Florida Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 1:25 PM So sorry Melody for the loss of Rick..sending you hugs #6 from: PAUL & BARBARA CAZEAULT CAPE COD Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 9:39 AM Dear Melody we were sadden to learn of Rick's passing. Will miss seeing him go bye on his daily walking trips. He was a good man and will be missed by many of the neighbors

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