John 'Tom' Thomas Goddard

Mr. John Thomas "Tom" Goddard, 81, of Puryear, Tennessee passed away at his residence Thursday, October 31, 2018. Mr. Goddard is survived by his wife, Linda Friesen Goddard; daughters, Karen and husband Steven Teem of Paris, TN, Brenda Prather of Puryear, TN, and Karen L. Ford of Camarillo, CA; son, Guy and wife Kimberley Goddard of Lancaster, CA; three brothers, seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family and friends. Mr. Goddard is preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. and Doris May Thomas Goddard; one sister and four brothers. Mr. Goddard was a 24 year veteran of the US Navy and served in Korea and Vietnam. A private family service will be held at a later date.