Jimmie Fountain Gooding, 83, of Wallingford, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.  He was the widower of Leona Faye Conn Gooding.

Born in Fleming County on September 5, 1941, Jimmie was the son of the late Harvey Garr Gooding and the late Lucy McDaniels Gooding.

Jimmie is survived by two of his children, Rhonda Gooding Strunk and husband Steve, and Cristy Ann Staggs.  He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Ryan Lamkin and wife Meredith, Christopher Gooding and wife Haley, James Gooding and wife Kristi, Joshua Gooding and wife Felisha, Aaron Lamkin, MacKenzie Staggs, Katlyn Strunk and husband Allen; his 13 great grandchildren; his brother, Purnie Gooding and wife Junie; along with many extended family members and friends.

In addition to Faye, his wife of 60 years who passed in April 2021; his mother Lucy; his father Harvey; Jimmie was preceded in death by his son, David Wayne Gooding; his daughter-in-law, Angie Cropper Gooding; and his brother, Charles "Heavy" Gooding.

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Hamm officiating.

Jimmie will be laid to rest in Hurst Cemetery next to his wife Faye.

Pallbearers include Ryan Lamkin, Christopher Gooding, James Gooding, Joshua Gooding, Aaron Lamkin, and MacKenzie Staggs.  Honorary pallbearers include Steve Strunk, Tom Gorman, and Jay Conn.

Visitation will be 11 a.m., until the hour of service at 1 p.m., Friday, at Boone-Nickell, located at 150 West Water Street, Flemingsburg, Ky. 41041.

Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com