Obituary
Mr. Harold David Goodman of Proctor died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 29 days. Mr. Goodman was born Tuesday, March 3, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York and had lived in Proctor for the past 30 years and was formerly of Memphis, Tenn. He was a retired accountant with a degree from Memphis University in 1972, and a member of Temple Israel in Memphis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Jean Davies Goodman, one sister and was the son of the late Nathan and Fanny Fladell Goodman. He is survived by his companion of 10 years Sylvia Appleton of Memphis; two sons, Bobby Benson and wife Deloris and Bart Benson and wife Ann both of Trumann; three grandchildren, Bo, Katie and Bobbi Benson, two sisters, Gloria Nissenbaum of New York and Sylvia Levin of Florida and two nieces, Franchine Stern of Valley Stream, NY and Frances Merritt of Hemet, CA. Graveside services will be Thursday afternoon 2:00 p.m. at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. with Cantor John Kaplan officiating with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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"My sympathies are with the Goodman family. May the words in Job 14:14,15 give you hope in the resurrection.
"Dear Benson family,So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayer is that the Lord will cover you with his hands of mercy, grace, and peace.Susie
Susan Hendrix Thompson, colt, arJanuary 5, 2014
"So sorry for your loss.
Mike & Vivian Roberts, Horseshoe Lake ArJanuary 3, 2014
"In the fullness of his years, we express our deepest affection for our Dear Uncle Harold, a gentle and loving soul. Farewell, and Rest in Peace - Fran & John
Francine & John Stern, Valley Stream, NYJanuary 2, 2014
"Bart and Ann, Mr. Benson and Deloris. I am sorry for your loss and many prayers for all of you. I pray that the Lord gives you comfort and strength ahead and comfort of knowing that your loved one is no longer suffering. God Bless your Family.
Tammy McNatt, Trumann, ARJanuary 2, 2014
"Sorry for your loss.
Charles Douglas Pankey, Little Rock, Ar. 72210January 1, 2014