Jimmy "Duck" Goodlow departed this life on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the age of 67 years, 3 months, and 12 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, on May 15, 1954, the son of the late Johnny Owen Goodlow and Dora Lee Ross. On October 16, 1987, he was united in marriage to Clara Fay Chappell, who survives.
Jimmy "Duck" worked for Brown Shoe company for 10 years and Aqua Glass for 18 years. He was a member of St. John's Missionary Baptist in Savannah, Tennessee. He enjoyed watching sports, especially football.
In addition to his wife, Clara Fay Goodlow of Counce, Tennessee, Jimmy is survived by his children, Anita Chappell of Michie, Tennessee and Greg Chappell (Misty) of Selmer, Tennessee; grandchildren, Antanasia West, Ke-Aushunic Chappell, Maaliyah Chappell, and Dontayvious Sheffield; great-grandchildren, Alyrica West, Atasia West, and O'Brian Chappell; sisters, Mary Gilbert and Helen Ross, both of Savannah, Tennessee, Janice Chappell (Jimmy) of Shiloh, Tennessee, and Abby Ross of Savannah, Tennessee; brothers, Johnny Goodlow (Daisy), Terry Ross, and Glen Oakley, all of Savannah, Tennessee, Gary Goodlow (Yette) of Corinth, Mississippi, Ricky Ross of Savannah, Tennessee, and Bruce Oakley of Texas; uncles, Charles Arthur Ross and Billy Ross, both of Savannah, Tennessee; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Sprague; his brother, Kenneth Oakley; and his aunts, Maude Goodlow and Betty Jo Casey.