Mr. James Herbert Goode, age 68 of Roanoke, answered God's call to Glory on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He transitioned peacefully at Friendship Manor in Roanoke, VA. James was born on August 15, 1953 to the late Willie Herbert Goode and Christine Taylor Goode. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Rebecca Annette Padgette.

James was affectionately known as "Ruffy". He joined Poplar Spring Baptist Church in Goode, VA at an early age. He was educated in the Bedford County School System and attended Susie Gibson High School.

James leaves to cherish his memory; his wife Darlene L. Goode of Bedford, VA; two sons Lamont Bryant and Raheem Bryant (Annjelisia); a daughter Sherronda Bryant (Eric) all of Columbia, SC; eleven grandchildren; brother Eric D. Goode of Roanoke, VA; three sisters Patricia G. Braxton of Reston VA, Debra F. Chambers (Chester) of Forest VA and Kathy D. Goode of Arlington VA; four aunts Mary J. Hayes, Lottie Taylor both of Roanoke VA, Betty Goode of Bedford VA and Helen J. Spinner of Big Island VA; three uncles Basil L. Taylor, Carol Goode (Dorothy) both of Bedford VA and Elmer Goode of Charlotte NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and two dear friends Pamela Bryant and Angela Hunt.

Afterglow

I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering soft through the ways,

Of happy times and laughing times and bright sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun;

Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.