We the Gooden & Thompson Family are grateful for the circle of family and friends
God has given to us. We appreciate the many kind thoughts, words, and deeds from all of you. Rejoice with us in our brother’s homegoing for we know that God has the
final word. ~ The Family ~
Brian Curtis Steven Gooden
Christopher Smith
Eric Gross | Wilford Gooden Kendrick Gross | Derrick King
D’Ondraye Jordan | Derrick Gross
Sondra Jordan | Rochelle Gooden-Atkinson Angel Gooden | Ledora Gooden-Hudson Shanika Gooden-Sallie | Asjia Gooden
Good Hope M.B. Church Cemetery
Shaffer-Collins Funeral Home, Inc. 247 West Sixth Street ~ Yazoo City, MS
Office: (662) 746-3985
Sunrise: February 6, 1982 – Sunset: September 8, 2019
Saturday, September 14, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.
Good Hope M.B. Church 1828 Cox Ferry Road Flora, MS 39071
Rev. John Curtis, Officiating Pastor Sis. Joyce M. Jordan-Gooden, Program Guide
…They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles… Isaiah 40:31
Mr. Bobby Ray Gooden, Jr., was born on February 6, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Mr. Bobby Ray Gooden, Sr. and Mrs. Diane Thompson-Gooden.
On Sunday, September 8, 2019, Bobby was called into a “Brand New Life”. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, six uncles and one aunt.
“Bobby” confessed Christ at an early age at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Madison Central High School (Class of 2000). He was employed by Elite Cleaners of Jackson, MS.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories; one son, Carlos Gooden, Jackson, MS; two brothers, Steven Gooden, Flora, MS and Brian Curtis, Jackson, MS; two sisters, Ciara Gooden and Priscilla Curtis, both of Jackson, MS; a grandfather, Charles T. Thompson, Sr, Flora, MS; eight aunts, Corene (Jonathan) Wiggins of Gary, IN, Edna Gross, Bernice Crook, Doris Gooden, Erma Jean Gooden, all of Flora, MS and Robiestine Gooden, Margaret Johnson and Alice McGee of Jackson, MS; nine uncles, Tommy (Joyce) Gooden, Sr., James (Diane) Gooden, Curtis (Stacey) Gooden, Michael Gooden, Tommie Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Michael Thompson, John Lee Thompson all of Flora, MS, and Tyrone Gooden, Jackson, MS; a special friend, Christopher Smith and nieces, nephews, and a host other relatives and friends.
Weep Not For Me
Weep not for me though I have gone into that gentle night Grieve if you will, but not for long upon my soul’s sweet flight
I am at peace, my soul’s at rest there is no need for tears For with your love I was so blessed for all those many years
There is no pain, I suffer not the fear is now all gone Put now these things out of your thoughts in your memory I live on
Remember not my fight for breath remember not the strife Please do not dwell upon my death but celebrate my life
By An Unknown Author
Life Reflections
Order of Service Prelude ........................................................................................................... Musicians
Processional .............................................................................Ministers and Family
~ Scripture Readings ~
Old Testament ................................................................................ Minister/Deacon New Testament .............................................................................. Minister/Deacon
Prayer ................................................................................................................. Minister
Pastor, Smith Chapel M.B. Church & United M.B. Church
Expressions .....................................................................Three Minutes by Anyone
Acknowledgements .................................................Sis. Joyce M. Jordan-Gooden
Obituary ....................................... (Read Silently) ................................... Soft Music
Solo ......................................................................................... Bro. Earnest Phillip Lee
Eulogy .................................................................................. Rev. John Curtis, Pastor
Shaffer-Collins Funeral Directors in Charge
Recessional ................................................................ Ministers, Family & Friends
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, why cry for a soul set free!
Miss me a little – but not for long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, miss me, but let me go.
For this journey that we all must take and each must go alone; It’s all a part of the Master’s plan a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me, but let me go.
By An Unknown Author