In loving memory of
Jack Goodman
June 8, 1969 — March 11, 2016
Jack E. Goodman (June 8, 1969–Mar 11, 2016) was a Clinton artist who etched glass, painted custom bikes and tattooed; he loved fishing and riding his motorcycle and is remembered by his family.
Remembering Jack
A life held close in memory
Jack E. Goodman of Clinton, Illinois, touched his community with art and a love of the outdoors. Born June 8, 1969, in Sullivan, Indiana, Jack built a life around creative craft — specializing in glass etching, custom bike painting and tattooing — and he found joy in simple pleasures like fishing and riding his motorcycle.
Jack was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Kerri Newman; his children Justin Ditterline-Goodman, Miranda (Justin) Buckley and Kelsey Goodman; his mother and stepfather, Linda and Larry Goforth; and his brother, Richard Goodman. He was preceded in death by his father and his sister, Dawn Lovelett. Family and friends remembered him by the affectionate phrase quoted in his memorial: "We all love you, Happy Jack."
Friends and loved ones gathered to honor Jack at Calvert Funeral Home in Clinton; cremation rites followed the visitation. Those who wished to commemorate his life were invited to direct memorials to the Jack Goodman Memorial Fund. Online condolences were accepted through the funeral home’s site.
Jack’s life was one of hands-on creativity and quiet pleasures. In his work and pastimes he left traces of his personality — careful workmanship in glass and paint, the freedom of the open road, and the quiet patience of a day spent fishing. Those who loved him remember him for the skilled artist he was and for the steady, personal ways he mattered to family and friends.
Shared moments
From the gallery
Words from family and friends
Recent remembrances
He will be remembered with warmth and care. May his memory remain close in the hearts of all who loved and remember Jack.