Jimmy and I were good friends at Cumberland. He had a Nerf basketball hoop on his bedroom door. We would play tackle basketball after school. There were no rules, lots of body contact, and we both could dunk. We lost touch after high school, and I unsuccessfully tried to get him to our 50th reunion. He had an impressive career dedicated to social justice and the underserved. On his freelance profile, James wrote, "Journalism for me is a way to keep the public informed and hold the powers that be accountable."
I attended the live stream tribute featuring family and friends yesterday Thursday. Jim’s life was full of loving , insightful, well spoken people who shared stories, anecdotes and observations about him. The overall theme seemed to be that as long as they are alive, “Goodie” will be alive within them. For me, in some ways, it was the 1960’s all over again. Back then, we were all kids. The speakers all kept their composure, but motivated me to shed a few tears for them and for “Goodie”. Howie
I sat near Jim in several classes at Cumberland and WFB High School. He never had a mean bone in his body. One of the kindest persons I ever knew. Fortunately I was able to catch up with him at his brother Billy's funeral a few years ago. He was still the same great guy. God bless his soul.
I knew hlm as Jimmie Goodman at Cumberland where we were close friends. He was our version of Howie, fast as the wind and a hurdler to boot. Great in football, baseball, and basketball as well. Always a great guy and well liked. What a wonderful, meaningful career as a journalist. I will miss him. Jim Rumack
Gary Samenfeld
Peter Hamilton
Jimmy and I were good friends at Cumberland. He had a Nerf basketball hoop on his bedroom door. We would play tackle basketball after school. There were no rules, lots of body contact, and we both could dunk. We lost touch after high school, and I unsuccessfully tried to get him to our 50th reunion. He had an impressive career dedicated to social justice and the underserved. On his freelance profile, James wrote, "Journalism for me is a way to keep the public informed and hold the powers that be accountable."
Dick Lindley
Jim was a dedicated, highly respected journalist who made a difference for thousands of people in need.
Howie Zien
I attended the live stream tribute featuring family and friends yesterday Thursday. Jim’s life was full of loving , insightful, well spoken people who shared stories, anecdotes and observations about him. The overall theme seemed to be that as long as they are alive, “Goodie” will be alive within them. For me, in some ways, it was the 1960’s all over again. Back then, we were all kids. The speakers all kept their composure, but motivated me to shed a few tears for them and for “Goodie”. Howie
George Friedman
I sat near Jim in several classes at Cumberland and WFB High School. He never had a mean bone in his body. One of the kindest persons I ever knew. Fortunately I was able to catch up with him at his brother Billy's funeral a few years ago. He was still the same great guy. God bless his soul.
George Friedman
Jim Rumack
I knew hlm as Jimmie Goodman at Cumberland where we were close friends. He was our version of Howie, fast as the wind and a hurdler to boot. Great in football, baseball, and basketball as well. Always a great guy and well liked. What a wonderful, meaningful career as a journalist. I will miss him. Jim Rumack