Richard “Guitar Rick” Goodgion

February 16, 1950 - February 24, 2023

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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

Sunday 2/26, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Richard Alan Goodgion was born February 16, 1950, to Walter Goodgion and Audrey Perdue Goodgion in Lubbock, TX. Rick was saved and Baptized in the Southern Baptist Church in Wolfforth, TX. Rick was an avid musician and songwriter, as well as an amazing sheet metal mechanic. One of his many achievements is the copper pedestal clock that still stands on Broadway Street in Lubbock to this day. Rick and his guitar were known and loved by many. He spent his time hanging out with family and friends, as well as playing music in the local honky-tonks in Lubbock and the surrounding areas in West Texas. As he was just an old guitar picker, he was bending the strings for many well-known bands such as; The Sundowners, Your Brother’s Uncle, and Reborn Country. And in true southern fashion, he went out with his boots on! Rick will be greatly missed, and his style will live on forever in our hearts.

Rick is survived by Neila Barret his girlfriend of twenty years; Children Kimberly Goodgion (Kenny), Kent and Ashley Goodgion. Grandchildren; Colton Goodgion (Nikki), Skylr Mahoney (Tapanga), Nique Goodgion, and Adaline Goodgion. And great-grandchild John Goodgion. Siblings; Judy Waller, Kevin and Carole Goodgion. As well as many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Audrey Goodgion, his sister Karen Jean Gatlin, his brother Randy Goodgion, and brother-in-law Jimmy (Red) Waller.

“Guitar Rick” passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

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Sunday 2/26, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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My Condolences to all the family at this difficult time. I so remember Rick, strumming that guitar with my husband Joe. Many years ago, at least 35+ years ago. May You *Rest in Heaven* ~Join Joe (11-16-2016) up in Heaven and keep strumming?

Dear guitar 🎸 Rick U were an amazing person and a wonderful guitar player I loved coming out and listening to you

My sincere condolences to all the family. I recall all the good music and good times bring around you all. RIP Rick.

We want to keep yall in our thoughts and prayers at this time!

Love you brother , play that funky music white boy. Fly with the Angels my friend, it was a pleasure to have been part of your life.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Ours hearts and prayers are with the whole family at this time. Rick was a special friend and will be missed dearly. He was such a joy to be around, and had a special way of making you happy when you weren’t happy. He had a unique way a playing a guitar that no one could imitate. When I heard his music playing, I knew it was him, because no one played the guitar like he did. Just know, my heart is with all of you always. Love Danny and Linda

So sorry to hear if Ricks passing. We all send prayers to all. Donna, Leonard Mark phillips and Trixie Gatlin.

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