Jayson Andrew Goodbred's Obituary
Jayson Andrew Goodbred, 21, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Jayson was born October 4, 1998, in Peoria, IL to Robert Allen and Alesa (Barbee) Goodbred. He attended Meridian Schools. Jayson loved playing his guitar and video games, but most of all, he loved spending time with his brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his siblings, Jacob Goodbred, Zachary (Dory) Goodbred, Jennifer (Ken) Goodbred-Trimmer and Courtny (John) Goodbred-Rocarek; his step-mother, Robin Terrell; two step-brothers, Avery Drake and Dakota Terrell; maternal grandparents, Janey (John) Ledbetter; paternal grandparents, Larry (Doris) Goodbred; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his great-aunt, Marilyn Worlow.
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Jayson Goodbred will be 6 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home before the service.
Cremation services will be provided by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Memorials: Should monetary donations not be possible, donations to a local blood bank would be greatly appreciated.
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