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John A. Goddard

LORDSTOWN — John A. Goddard, 60, passed suddenly Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at his residence.

He was born on July 27, 1956, in Canfield, the son of the late Arden and Leah Rickart Goddard.

John was a Hot Rod and automotive restoration artist.

He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Warren and former member of Campfire Street Rodders and Canfield Volunteer Fire Department. He was active in Boy Scout Troop 20 and the Lordstown Cider Committee and was a 1974 graduate of Canfield High School.

Memories of John will be carried on by wife, Nancy Stringer Goddard of Lordstown; son, Vincent Goddard of Lordstown; brothers, David (Sherry) Goddard of Canfield and Mark Goddard of Cleveland; brother-in-law, Tim (Polly) Stringer of Hebron, Ky.; nieces, Danielle and Amy, and nephew, Zachary.

Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday March 4, 2017, at First United Methodist Church of Warren, 309 N. Park Ave.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the church, with the Revs. David Cann, and Yesudas (Dan) Devadan officiating.

Services of final committal will follow at Lordstown Village Cemetery. John’s family suggests friends bring their Hot Rods to participate in John’s procession to the cemetery.

His family suggest contributions be made in the form of donations to First United Methodist Church, 309 North Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481 or Lordstown’s Troop 20, BSA ,.1206 Ina Drive, Warren, Ohio 44481.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland and Son Funeral and Cremation Services Co, 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH 44481, 330-393-9621.

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