John Cameron Goodbar passed way on April 8

John Cameron Goodbar passed away on April 8, 2023.

He was born to the late John and Mabel Goodbar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters as well as his infant son John Junior, son Micael Cameron, and grandson Justin Marianetti.

Surviving is his devoted wife, Shirley Taylor Goodbar, who loved him with all her heart. He is also survived by two daughters, Tami Marianetti (husband Randy) and Kim Adams (husband Gary); six grandchildren, Kara Elum, Seth Adams, Jordan Adams, Brianna Goodbar, Grace Goodbar, and Jessica Goodbar, as well as three great-grandchildren, Addison, Ainsley, and Annabelle Elum; also numerous nieces and nephews. Johnny was a member of the Lexington Baptist Church.

Johnny and his son Mike opened Redwood Family Restaurant on Jan. 1, 1985, and enjoyed years of service with wonderful customers. They closed the restaurant on May 20, 2015.

Johnny was a kind, generous, soft-spoken man who loved the lord and his family.

A funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at Lexington Baptist Church Home Chapel by the Rev. Michael Saunders. The burial will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.