Scott Paul Goodman, 53 was born on April 9, 1971 in Paris, Texas, the son of Gary Goodman and Sharon Griggs Goodman Matthews. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Goodman and brother, Chris Matthews.

Scott was a graduate of Fort Towson High School, Class of 1989  and a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He was very patriotic and loved his Country. Scott received his business degree with a minor in Biology  from SOSU and worked as a Railroad Engineer. He married his beloved wife Rhonda Ellis on September 14, 2007 in Hugo, Oklahoma. Scott enjoyed making knives, shooting guns, woodworking and was a member of the Grant Volunteer Fire Department. He loved his Camaro "Happy," but he especially loved his German Shepherds, Mali and Scooby. Scott has left a void in the lives of his family, and he will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Scott is survived by his wife of 16 years, Rhonda Goodman of the home; stepdaughters, Briana McLemore and husband Tony Compton of Grant, OK  and Heather Edge and husband Ricky of Bluff, OK; grandchildren, Aidan Hostetler, Kinley Compton, Tori Compton, Devan Edge and River Edge; mother, Sharon Matthews and step father, Mike Matthews of Sawyer, OK; brothers, Danny Matthews and wife April of Hallsville, TX, Levi Matthews of Hugo, OK, Brandon Goodman and wife Tiffany of Greene, ME; sisters, Rachel Goodman Johnson and husband Jason of Sawyer, OK and Sabrina Goodman of Hugo, OK; goddaughter and niece Destiny (Henbest) Goodman of Sawyer, OK along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other family, friends and loved ones.