Quintin Goodner

Quintin Jerome Goodner, age 78, of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully January 8, 2026, at his home in Beverly Hills, FL. He was surrounded by his loving family and his beloved wife, where they spent their last year together fishing, spending time with family, and exploring their new home.

Jerry was born April 19, 1947, in Cleveland, TN to the late Buford Miller (Jocko) and Ruth Tallent Goodner. He was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland. Jerry graduated from Bradley High School. In January of 1966 Jerry married Brenda Joyce Watson in Cleveland, TN and together they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage.

Jerry proudly served his country in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968 with the US ARMY 11th Armored Cavalry Blackhorse Division. After an honorable discharge, Jerry spent many years in the trucking business eventually retiring from Penske Truck Leasing in 1992. He then worked several years with Cleveland Utilities before retiring to pursue his passion of fishing for the big one!

Jerry was a co-founder of the 11th Armored Cavalry's Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia organization. He had a passion for bass fishing and was a member of the FLW Bass Fishing League where he participated in and won several tournaments over the years. He was also a supporter of Fishing with a Soldier and the Junior Bass Masters. His boat, affectionately referred to as "Fat Girl", was a patriotic tribute to active and retired veterans and POW soldiers. She appeared in many local events including Veterans Day and the annual Cleveland Christmas parade.

Jerry will be fondly remembered for his kindness toward those in need, his spontaneous spirit, and his infectious laugh.

Jerry was a devoted family man and loved spending time with them boating, fishing, and breaking bread. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Joyce; his daughters, Jerri Lynn (Billy) and Deadra (Art) and his grandchildren, Brandon Fischer, Adam Fischer, and Jake Keels. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Jerry's life will be held Friday, January 16, 2026, at Companion Funeral Home, Ridge Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 12:00, followed by the funeral service. Interment, with US Army Honors, to be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens at 1:30.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 11th ACVVC; 571 Ditchley Road; Kilmarnock, VA 22482 in Jerry's memory.

THE FISHERMAN'S PRAYER

I pray that I may live to fish

Until my dying day.

And when it comes to my last cast,

I then most humbly pray:

When in the Lord's safe landing net

And peacefully asleep

That in his mercy I be judged

Good enough to keep.