June 27, 1926 - October 21, 2011

LONGVIEW — Graveside services for Fred Junior Goodson, 85, of Diana, will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2011, at East Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Billy Owens officiating. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Mr. Goodson passed away Friday morning, October 21, 2011, at his home on FM 726.

Fred was born June 27, 1926, in Gilmer, Texas, to Harim and Miggie Goodson. He was an avid sportsman and hunter. He loved working for many years as a fishing and hunting guide. He won the State Bass Championship at Lake O' the Pines in 1966 and 1967.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Emma Goodson; his children, Patsy Goodson, Linda Goodson, Jeanette Goodson, Fred Junior Goodson Jr., Marvin Dean Goodson, Lumon John Goodson and Evelyn Goodson; 21 grandkids; and numerous great-grandkids.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com