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Roger Goodson

August 8, 1955 — August 19, 2023

Eureka

Roger Goodson, 68, of Eureka, passed away at 5:10 a.m., Saturday, August, 19, 2023 at Carle Eureka Hospital.

He was born August 8, 1955 in Peoria to John and Esther (McCullah) Goodson.

Surviving is one brother John (Dena) Goodson of Secor, 3 sisters Linda Goodson, Beverly (Dan) Atherton and Carol Musselman all of Eureka; two nieces Kayla Musselman, Katelyn Goodson of Washburn and her son; and Daniel (Jade) Atherton of Texas and her three children.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Roger worked as a custodian at Eureka High School for 25 years.  He loved and supported the Hornets in every way.  He enjoyed hanging out with his friends at the bowling alley and took great pride in taking good care of his car. 

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka.  Visitation will be two hours prior to services from 11 to 1 pm at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Olio Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to GO2 for Lung Cancer (www.go2.org).

Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.argoruestmanharris.com.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Roger Goodson, please visit our flower store.

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Visitation

Saturday, August 26, 2023

11:00am - 1:00pm (Central time)

Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home

508 South Main Street, Eureka, IL 61530

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Funeral Service

Saturday, August 26, 2023

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508 South Main Street, Eureka, IL 61530

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Burial

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Olio Township Cemetery

1015 S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530

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