David S. Goddard went to be with the Lord on the Lord’s Day, Sunday February 8, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He was a loving Christian, husband, father, grandfather and friend and had a ready smile for all with whom he came in contact.
He was born in Cisco, Texas on February 4, 1928. He graduated from Tomball High School and graduated from Texas A&M University, Class of 1949, with a Bachelors of Science in Agronomy. He proudly served his country during the Korean War and was a member of VFW Post 9182 in Katy where he served as a member of the Honor Guard for several years.
David started with Humble Oil in 1951 and retired from Exxon in 1986. During his career, he served at the Katy gas plant and the King Ranch gas plant in Kingsville.
David’s faith was central to his life. He was a long time, dedicated member of First Baptist Church – Katy where he served as a Deacon for many years. Prior to returning to Katy in retirement, he was a member of University Baptist Church in Kingsville, Texas, where he served as Chairman of the Deacons and Treasurer.
He was a student of history and geography and enjoyed travelling with Irene across the US and abroad. David loved to share stories of his travels with his family and friends.
David’s passion was his family and he was happiest when the family was around. He was preceded in death by his father, Van Goddard, and his mother, Cressie Goddard and is survived by a sister, Sue Schulz. He was a devoted husband to his wife Irene R. Goddard for 58 years. He was a caring father for his son, Steve Goddard and his wife Carole, and to his daughter Janene Humphrey and her husband Mike. Pops was extremely proud of his grandchildren Lauren (Goddard ) LeVrier and her husband Tim, Ashley Goddard, Alyson Goddard, Philip Humphrey and Michelle Humphrey, all of Houston. He also leaves many other relatives and friends who will miss him deeply.
Visitation will be held at the Bolin Chapel in front of First Baptist Church –Katy, at 600 Pin Oak Road, in Katy, on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral services will be held in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church – Katy on Thursday at 10:30 am. Graveside services will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery at 13001 Katy Freeway.
David’s family wants to express their deep appreciation to the many staff and caregivers at MD Anderson Clinic and Hospital who lovingly cared for David and Irene for many years, including Dr. Michael Keating, Alice, Jackie, Koy, John, Zack, Kerry, and Michelle.
In lieu of flowers, David’s family requests memorial donations to CLL Global Research Foundation, PO Box 301402, Houston Texas 77230-1402.
Funeral services held under the direction of
Schmidt Funeral Home
1508 East Avenue ~ Katy, Texas 77493 ~ (281) 391-2424
