James D. Goodall, 84, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Tuesday, August 6, 1935, in Belleville, IL, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his residence.
James was the owner of several restaurants in the Belleville area. He was Past Master Gothic Lodge #852 A.F. & A.M. and member of East Lodge #504 A.F. & A.M., Past Master Freeburg Lodge #418 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies, Ainad Shrine, Oriental Band, Hospital Unit, Belleville Shrine Club, Past Patron of Rob Morris Chapter #98 O.E.S., current Worthy Patron of Amaryllis Chapter #750 O.E.S. and Southern Illinois Court 86 R.O.J.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: Arthur and Bernice, nee Weber, Goodall
- Son: Steven Cregger
- Brother: Michael Goodall
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Sara, nee Crum, Goodall of Fairview Heights, IL
- Children
- Grant (Gigi) Goodall of Belleville, IL
- Rebecca Cregger of Belleville, IL
- Scott (Lynnette) Cregger of Hudson, FL
- Brian (Tracy) Cregger of Fairview Heights, IL
- 9 grandchildren
- Great grandson
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Gothic Lodge Scholarship Fund or Educational Assistance Fund of O.E.S. Grand Chapter.
Visitation: Visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at East Lodge 504 AF & AM. 9950 St. Clair Avenue, Fairview Heights, IL, with a Masonic Service to be held at 7:00 pm.
Jim requested to have his body cremated
11 Comments To "James D. Goodall"
#1 Comment By Linda Fields Guthrie On March 14, 2020 @ 11:58 pm
Sara,
I am so sorry to hear this . My thoughts and prayers are with you. Let me know if I can do anything.’
Love and hugs
Linda
#2 Comment By Jill Lorance On March 15, 2020 @ 7:45 am
Sara, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jim was a man who could make anyone smile and that is a special ability. I will miss him and his stories, jokes, dedication and his mischievous smile.
#3 Comment By Laurie cregger On March 15, 2020 @ 10:55 am
Sara im so sorry jim was a great man prayers for you and the family
#4 Comment By Margie Carter On March 15, 2020 @ 8:42 am
Jim, I am proud to have known you!!
You answered many questions for me when I became a member of Rob Morris Chaper 98!! You certainly will be missed by many!! Rest in peace!!
God be with you, Margie. ???
#5 Comment By Faye Scott Tackett On March 15, 2020 @ 11:53 am
Sending my deepest sympathy and love to Sara and family. I was honored to know Jim. He will be missed. Prayers of comfort.??
#6 Comment By Brian Goodall On March 15, 2020 @ 4:01 pm
Dear Sara,
Sorry to hear the sad news about Jim. I hope you are surrounded by family and friends to help you through this tough time.
Brian
#7 Comment By Steve Woodward On March 16, 2020 @ 7:41 am
Sara and Brian
I was sorry to read about Jim’s passing. I always enjoyed talking to him when you lived in Freeburg. In the past few years, I enjoyed our visits when he would come to the New Athens Historical Society Museum. Please accept Pam and my condolences on your loss.
Steve Woodward.
#8 Comment By Linda Mehochko On March 16, 2020 @ 12:53 pm
Sara, I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest is peace.
#9 Comment By Vicky Fitzpatrick On March 16, 2020 @ 3:12 pm
Sara,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim was a great guy to know. He will be missed.
Vicky
#10 Comment By laurine mandeville On March 16, 2020 @ 6:47 pm
Sara and family, you have my deepest condolences. I know you don’t know me but I worked with Jim back in the ’60’s at Prudential Insurance in Belleville, Il. That was a long time ago but I still remember most of the men I worked with. Jim was fun to work with. So sorry for your loss.
#11 Comment By Shelley Hawthorne Zotz On March 16, 2020 @ 8:50 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
I’ve known him since I was a kid. He was our Prudential insurance man, when they used to come to the house. It was a pleasure to know him. My condolences to the family.