George R. Gooding

George R. Gooding, 81, of Asheboro and formerly of Beaufort, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his home.

The family will celebrate his life privately.

George served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 6 years, installed insulation for a number of years, and then ran a sawmill for 20 years, before retiring.

He is survived by his companion of 15 years, Bertha Cates; daughters, Mary Myers of Beaufort and Janice Gooding Robey of Greer, SC; son, Jeff Gooding of Greer, SC; sister, Pearl West of Beaufort; grandchildren, Kaben Gooding, Micah Gooding, Christian Kosnosky, Amber Myers, Hallie Myers, and Aaron Myers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marjorie Gooding.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.