Joseph M. Goodrid

May 2, 1943 - February 19, 2021

Joseph M. Goodrid, 77, of Evansville, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home. Joe was born May 2, 1943 in Washington, IN to the late Joseph and Mary Goodrid. He worked as a private investigator for over 30 years and for the last 13 years as a greeter at Wal Mart. Joe was a 1961 graduate of FJ Reitz High School, where he played on the football team and was named Midwest All American. Joe was very instrumental in starting the Evansville Junior Football League on Evansville’s west side. He was also active in politics in the Republican Party; was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Hadi Shrine. He was definitely a people person. Surviving Joe are his wife of 41 years, Deborah Goodrid; a daughter, Tracy Barzyk; son, Joe (Gemma) Goodrid; brother, Steve (Carol) Goodrid and grandchildren, Logan Goodrid, Claudia, Rachel and Sam Barzyk. Also surviving Joe are four sisters-in-law, Carol Wright, Gail Pennington, Patty Kneer and Ginger Dennis; one brother-in-law, Ted Purdie; a niece, Christina Murray; nephew, Kyle Dennis; great niece, Kayleigh Murray-Ruffert and great nephew, Aiden Murray. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by two sisters, Jo Ann West and Marilyn Jaisinghani and an infant brother. Funeral services for Joe will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Mike Pyle officiating. Burial will take place in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Tuesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.