Mr. Ricky Warren Goodman of West Jefferson died on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was 51.

Mr. Goodman was born on Dec. 28, 1963 in Wilmington, Del. to the late Warren George "Dub" and Ann Blevins Goodman. He graduated from Beaver Creek High School then attended Mars Hill College before earning his master's degree at Appalachian State University. He began his teaching career in 1986 at Beaver Creek High School and retired from Ashe County Middle School in 2014. Ricky was a member and was serving as a deacon at Beaver Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed working with the kids at the schools, riding his motorcycle and being president of the local car club. Ricky had a caring and helping nature, never wanting recognition for helping people in need.

Mr. Goodman is survived by his wife, Melissa Mock Goodman; two daughters, Lyndsi Goodman and Caroline Goodman of the home; his mother, Ann Blevins Goodman of West Jefferson; one brother, Michael Goodman and wife, Shannon of Ferguson; one sister, Angie Miller and husband, Chris of West Jefferson; nieces and nephews: Zoey Miller, Braylin Miller, Matthew Ball, John Ball, Patrick Mock and Emmitt Mock.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Johnny Goodman. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family respectfully requests no flowers please. Memorials may be made to Beaver Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1560, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Goodman's arrangements.