Short Summary
Christopher K. Goodin was a loving son and brother who's lifelong battle with CF came to an end this past weekend. While his family attended the funeral, their home was robbed.
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In times like these, its important for the community we call the internet to come together and help restore some balance to the order of things. While it's true that no amount of money can replace a child, my hope is that we will be able to raise enough money so that the items that were taken can be replaced, that the massive expenses mounting from the medical care and funeral could be reduced, and that the family can take a much needed vacation.
Christopher's Obituary as listed on the Ransdell Funeral Home website:
Christopher Keith Goodin 17, of Milton, KY, passed away with his loving family by his side on July 13, 2013, after a valiant battle with Cystic Fibrosis, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born on May 10, 1996, to Keith and Jennifer Graham Goodin in Richmond, Kentucky.
Christopher enjoyed playing baseball, umpiring, fishing, and bowling. He enjoyed driving, playing cards, and traveling to see the Ocean. One of his favorite things to do was to pick on his sister, Elisabeth. He was a member of Bedford Christian Church in Bedford, KY.
He leaves to mourn his passing his loving father and mother, Keith and Jennifer Graham Goodin of Milton, KY; his sisters, Elisabeth Goodin of Milton, KY and Phyllis Leanne Goodin and her fiancé Mark Scroggy; maternal grandparents Gary and Lisa Staples Graham; paternal grandparents. Perry and Barbara Goodin; Maternal Great-Grandmother Dotsie Perry; Great-Aunts and Uncles: Sondra Cooper, Marie Blackaby, Carolyn Coleman and her husband Lloyd, Bud Staples and his wife, Jane; Pat Jackson and her husband, R.W.; Lois Lawson and her husband, Jim; Johnny Thompson and his wife, Jeannene; Nevada Ann Partin; and Nancy Thompson. His Very Special Aunt Amanda Brewer and her husband Ronnie; Uncle Jon Graham and his wife, Marcie; Uncle Garold Goodin and his wife, Terri; Uncle Rick Goodin. Cousins: Sydney, Tailor, Seth Brewer and Blake Abel; Katrina and Jackson Graham; and Lindsey and Garrett Goodin. His loving and caring staff at the University of Kentucky Hospital; and his faithful dog, Rusty.
Christopher is preceded in death by: Maternal Great-Grandparents Cecil and Dorothy Staples; Great-Grandfather Ewing Perry; Aunts Suzanne Graham and Carol Jane; and Cousin, Michael Ray Goodin.
Memorials:
His family has requested memorial donations be given to the Kentucky Cystic Family Support or the Make A Wish Foundation.
Visitation:
2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Bedford Elementary School 204 Mount Pleasant Road Bedford Kentucky 40006 (map/driving directions)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Bedford Elementary School 204 Mount Pleasant Road Bedford Kentucky 40006 (map/driving directions)
Service:
1:05 pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Bedford Elementary School 204 Mount Pleasant Road Bedford Kentucky 40006 (map/driving directions)
With Reverend Keith Oditt, Reverend Carl Rucker and Brother Tom Starks officiating the services.
Cemetery:
Bedford Cemetery Hwy 42 West and Corner of Rowlett Ave Bedford Kentucky 40006 (map/driving directions)
The Impact
It's pretty simple folks. As parents and friends, and netizens, we can't begin to understand the impact that losing a child leaves on your family. The result of losing a child is not only devastating but leaves a wide range of emotions that very few of us can begin to understand. They are long lasting and hard to understand, but then to add having your home robbed while you attended the funeral; its simply unbelievable.
Ultimately, no amount of money can replace a child, and that's not the goal. But I believe that this family could use the support of each one of us, and that we can help ease the suffering that has been unfairly caused.
