Another Sing-Out Dad Has Passed Away

Willam Albert Goodman, the father of Sing-Out South members, Gayle Goodman Sasser and Dave (Harry) Goodman, passed away (June 24) at the age of 95 in Portsmouth, VA. An obituary printed in today's SUNDAY TENNESSEAN (July 11) says he kept "his quiet wit to the end." Mr.Goodman's wife of 56 years, Ann had previously passed away. They had 3 children (William was their other child), 3 grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.Both Gail (Suffolk) and Dave (Chantilly) also now live in Virgina.

A 1934 graduate of Hume Fogg High School here in Nashville, Mr. Goodman served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, then worked as an accountant for the Dr. Pepper Company, as well secretary-treasurer for both Sumner Construction and Walton Construction Company before he retired. He remained an avid golfer until just a few years ago at the age of 88.

What I and others in Sing-Out best remember the Goodmans for was their willingness to share their two children with the cast and to allow us to come to their homes for get-togethers, parties and other activities during those years in the late 1960s and early '70s.

Gail Goodman Sasser is second from the left (slightly obscured) singing with a group at an SOS show in the spring of 1967. Others in the photo include Marlene Echols Kinnard, Debbie Jones Bauder and Karen Davis Brock. I believe Gail, was are a member of the original cast of Sing-Out South and also spent some time traveling with one of the national Up With People shows.

Dave "Harry" Goodman was a leader in Sing-Out South, both on and off stage. After performing in the cast in his early days, he became was a major part of the stage crew often operating the sound board. He also served on the cast's Steering Committee.

There will be a memorial service for Gail & Dave's Dad at Woodmont Bpatist Church, 2100 Woodmont Blvd., on Saturday, August 14 at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Goodman was a member of that church for over 50 years. Memorials are requested to Progress, Inc, 319 Ezell Pike, Nashville, TN 37217. Mr. Goodman was a co-founder of Progress, Inc., a not-for-profit organization for adults with developmental disabilities.

May he rest in peace and fruitful long life!