Isaac L Goodman's Obituary
Obituary of Isaac L. Goodman
Master Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps
MSgt Isaac L. Goodman marched into heaven to assume his appointed position to guard Heaven's streets and gates on April 5, 2020. He was 74 years old. He was born on Sept. 28, 1945 in Louisville, KY to the late Walter and Rebecca Goodman. He served in the Texas National Guard, and was federally activated to Vietnam. He went on to serve 23 years in the United States Marine Corps, with distinguished service in armored tanks, military police investigations, accident investigations and reconstruction on military installations around the globe. He followed this with ten years of Civil Service with the Department of the Navy as a law enforcement instructor. Isaac was a graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. He was a member of Masonic Franklin Lodge #12 in Georgetown, served as Past Master for Masonic Lodge #1205 in Somerset, TX and was a member of Alzafar Shrine in San Antonio, TX. He loved good conversation, and had a servant's heart.
He was a strong supporter of Indian River's football program, insuring the teams had plenty of clean footballs, cold water, and four-leaf clovers during the practice and games. One of his passions was helping young men through life's challenges. He was always ready to help someone in need, discuss any subject, or tackle any project. His strong faith, patriotism, and love of the Marine Corps and his family encapsulated his life. Though he received many awards and military decorations during his life, the great highlights to him were receiving the Four Chaplains Award and earning his 3rd degree black belt in Karate.
Isaac is survived by his wife, Paula and son Aaron from Millsboro, DE, and another son, Isaac, from California, and a daughter, Rebecca, of Utah. Other survivors are two grandchildren plus many family members in KY, including siblings Brenda, Loretta, and Michael. Also surviving are many family members and friends, and his fellow United States Marines.
Interment services will be private at the Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery due to the State of Emergency and Corona Virus restrictions.
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