Elder Edwin Jerome Goodall

Reflection of Life Elder Edwin Jerome Goodall was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 31, 1959. He entered eternal reward on Thursday morning July 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Constance R. Goodall and father, James A. Goodall. He was the third child of four children. Edwin was educated in Richmond City Public Schools graduating from Maggie L. Walker High School. In elementary school He began learning music by playing the trumpet. After high school he attended Shaw University of North Carolina. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. Later, he earned a master’s degree from Phoenix University. He taught himself to play the piano but also manifested a divine gifting to do so. Edwin received JESUS CHRIST at an early, age. He was a Boy Scout and a Scout leader. He grew up at Sharon Baptist Church and served there as musician, in the youth ministry and on the Trustee Board. In 1984 he joined Manna Christian Fellowship Church where he served as a Deacon, Elder, Youth Ministry Leader, Head of the Music Ministry, School Administrator and Principal, The Food Pantry, Foreign Missions and the Intercessory Prayer Team. Edwin loved and had hope for his city of Richmond and ran for city council in the 80’s. Edwin loved the LORD and lived a life reflecting so. He loved people and allowed those who encountered him to know they were received and mattered. He especially loved his devoted wife Carole (Pooh) of 36 years. Who also loved the LORD and reflected so with how she cherished and cared for her husband. Edwin was employed by Prince Edward County High School as music teacher and band director. He was employed by the city of Richmond at Mosby Middle School as music teacher and worked at several Richmond after school programs. He worked as Principal of New Deliverance School. He worked as music teacher in Fredericksburg. Edwin loved Family gatherings, jigsaw puzzles, reading, sports action and suspense movies and his Dallas Cowboys. Edwin will be greatly missed and always remembered in our hearts. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carole E. Goodall; sisters, Jacqueline Wells (McArthur) Deborah Davis (Wesley Sr.); brother, Jeffrey Goodall; nephews, Nathan Wells, Wesley Davis Jr.; niece, Desiree Meade; brothers-in-law, William Davis, and Thomas Davis (Cynthia); sisters-in-law, Sandra Jenkins and Angelia Robinson; a host of other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, among them devoted friend, Marian Swift. I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me for that he counted me faithful. Putting me into the ministry. 1 Timothy 1:12

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Elder Edwin Jerome Goodall

May 31, 1959 - July 11, 2024