- Date: Friday, March 12, 2010
- Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Harrell Funeral Home-Austin [Map]
- Name: Charles Merle ""Boomer"" Goodnight, 65
- Died: Tuesday, March 09, 2010, in Austin, Texas
- Charles M. "Boomer" Goodnight, Jr.
Boomer was born in Galveston, Texas on October 7, 1944 to Charles Merle Goodnight, Sr. and Claudia Whitter Goodnight.
Boomer was a wise and intuitive person with strong family values and devout dedication to those values. He was a trickster and prankster, and delighted in stirring up conversation and actions. Hunting was Boomer's love and he enjoyed sharing this passion with his sons. A perfect day would be for Boomer, PawPaw G, Dean, Damon, Pruitt and B.W. to be in the field working the dogs. He was a dynamic water skier up until 80's. Hill's Cafe was his love from 1957 to 1989. He would wish to remind all the staff at Hill's Cafe how important they were to him and how their nurturing eased his struggle.
He served as a leader in the following organizations; Austin Restaurant Association President, Austin Restaurateur of the Year, Chairman of United Funds Victory Drive, Chairman of Taste of the Town, Travis County Sheriff's Posse, member of Sheriff's Posse Drill Team, Travis County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Committee for several years, President and member of Westgate Lanes Bowling League, Board member of young South Austin Medical Center, numerous sponsorships to support youth.
Boomer and his wife Darlene shared 43 years of dedication and loyalty. Together they learned a great deal about the things that are truly important. His pride and joy were his three sons: Damon and wife Tammi, Pruitt and wife Theresa, Boomer Wade and wife Elaine. Then came the cherished grandchildren; Morgan, Kennedy, Cierra, and Chance. Boomer adored his brother Dean Goodnight and wife Shawn & sister Susan Pond and husband Willard. He was an exceptional husband, father, brother and friend. He cherished the tight family unit and they will strive to perpetuate his valor, dignity, and humor in life. Boomer will be missed and adored through eternity.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2010 at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Harrell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Park.
Pallbearers are Dean Goodnight, Damon Goodnight, Pruitt Goodnight, and Boomer
W. Goodnight, Mike Goodnight, and Will Pond.
Honorary pallbearers and special friends are Alvin Pruitt, John Boyd, Junior Smith,
David Smith, Willard Pond, Mickey Hodnett, Gary Rodgers, Don Laine, Robert
Leffingwell, Ross Sterzing, Larry Wernli (deceased) and Jimmy Mosley (deceased).
The family wishes to thank the outstanding staff at South Austin Hospital Emergency and ICU. Special thanks to Fresenius Dialysis Clinic staff and Doctor Alpar. Boomer had a long fight but these angels of medicine made the struggle more tolerable. Additional thanks to dedicated Doctor's Steven Nail, Tom Tracey, Dr. Golf, and Dr. Jobe. These gentlemen truly care about healing. God bless them.
"There will never be another that could captivate our hearts as well as this good man. "
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Visitation Schedule
Service Schedule
- Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Harrell Funeral Home-Austin [Map]
Burial Schedule
- Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
- Location: Forest Oaks Memorial Park [Map]
