Reverend, Dr. Randall Scott Good, lover of life, family and friends met the loving arms of Jesus Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Scott was born on November 25, 1945 in Mitchell County to the late Richmond and Ilean Gunter Good. After graduating from Hildebran High School in 1964 he attended Kings Business College. He took a break from school to work with his father in the family hosiery mill. At that time Scott was called to the ministry. He graduated from Gardner Webb University and then attended Southern Seminary where he received his Masters. He went on to receive his Doctorate at Drew University. He served churches in Sanders, Kentucky, Independence, Virginia, Butner, NC and then finally in Chesapeake, VA. Scott was a faithful servant of God and served in many capacities as a minister the remainder of his life. During his years of ministry he became a State Farm Agent and had a very successful career for 32 years.
Scott had a very successful career, but his biggest accomplishment was his family. He married his beloved Barbara Fowler on October 23, 1965. Their commitment and love for one another afforded them 59 years of marriage. Building their family, working, serving the Lord, and traveling were priorities in their lives. Scott was a proud and loving father to his three boys and even more of his 5 grandchildren.
He had many hobbies and loyalties. He was a lover of old cars and spent much time at his “Headquarters” which was a museum of cars and collections. He had an annual car show where 100s of cars came to be displayed. At this event he raised money for various charities. He was very active and on the board of the North Carolina Baptist Foundation, the board of the Grace Chapel Fire Department and the Gardner Webb Christian Service Organization just to name a few.
Scott was preceded by his parents and his brothers, Wilkie and Alan Good.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, are his cherished sons, Tim Good (Susan), Stacy Good (Lauren), and Josh Good. Other loved ones are his sister Lisa Good (Denver), brother-in-law Butch Fowler (Teresa) and many nieces and nephews. His grandchildren: Matts, Forbes, Griffin, T and Catherine Scott were the apples of his eye. Scott, affectionately referred to as “Papa” and “Big Guy” drove all over for soccer, football, baseball, basketball, rugby, dance, piano recitals and much much more. He was never happier than when friends and family were on the lake at “Good Timz.”
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday October 20, 2024 at 3:00pm. The service will be at First Baptist Church in Hickory, NC and will be live streamed at http://www.hickoryfbc.org
The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Scott’s memory to Gardner Webb University Christian Service Organization.
Please visit Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese, NC at www.heritagefuneralservices.com for the online guestbook and obituary.
Rest in peace my good friend. You were a true blessing to many especially your State Farm family. I loved your sense of humor and humility always laughing at the mistakes we all made. I always appreciated your friendship and comaraderie. It was truly my honor knowing you and your family. You made everywhere you and Barb lived a better place.
Deepest condolences and prayers to the Good family. We love you Tim and family. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.
Tim my thought and prayers go out to your family. I am so sorry to read this.
Scott was a cherished and faithful friend. We send prayers and love to his family. He served as Interim Pastor at our church several times through the years. He was a visionary leader.
So blessed to have known & called Scott a dear friend!! We shared the same birthday ❤️
My prayers are with the family as they go through this journey
Well Done my Good Man. It such a privilege
to consider you a friend and brother in Christ.
You Sir will me missed no doubt… God speed Scott until we meet again. Thanks for being You! 🙏🕊️❣️
Barbara, Tim, Stacy, Josh and family, I am saddened to learn of Scott’s passing from this world but so grateful that he’s with his Lord and Savior. You have mine and Eddie’s deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort. Scott was always a blessing to our family; I am thankful and honored that he preached Daddy and Mama’s celebration of life services. We love you all.
My deepest condolences to you Barbara, sons and family. Scott and my late husband Rick Love enjoy many great times of tennis, talking about cars and enjoying each others company in Butner. We always fondly remembered you and Scott returning to Butner to honor us by Scott performing our cherished marriage ceremony. Again my condolences and my prayers.
To Tim and all of the family, I want to share my deepest condolences. I knew Scott for many years. He was always so gracious and accommodating with me when I first became an agent. His legacy is large. He will be missed by many. I can only hope and pray that as time passes, your grief is replaced by joyful memories of better times. God Bless to all.
Scott and his family were dear friends for many years living as neighbors in Morganton. The kids would come over and play basketball and we attended their sporting events and we dearly loved every minute of it.
Scott was the most inspiring Preacher you could imagine. God used him in a mighty way. He will be missed not only by us but by countless others he touched with only a love God caughan give. His memories will inspire us and make us laugh forever.
David and Martha Simpson
God has now received a new smile in Heaven.
We will so miss Scott. He was a very special person to many folks and especially to my mother, Alverta Fowler Bounous. They were constantly joking with each other and I know that gave her joy. Thank you Scott.
Tim our prayers go out to you and the family. Scott was a wonderful person who was always supportive of those around him and ready to share a smile or words of encouragement. We are all blessed to have known him.
To Scott’s family: Scott was larger than life. He always had a ready smile and a joke or two. He will be missed by all who knew him. I figure he and my dad Wiley are swapping insurance stories in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tim and all the family,
Scott will certainly be missed by many. I always appreciated his ability to make me feel like we’d know each other forever. God has a new helper by his side. May you all continue to receive God’s many blessings.
Condolences to Lisa as it hard to lose a dear loved one. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara, Tim, Stacy and Josh and the rest of their family during this time of sorrow! Scott was an amazing man and leaves a profound legacy! He was always so inviting and supportive to me in personal and professional encounters and I’ve always respected him and how he lived his life! A larger than life man with an even larger heart to help people…he will be missed but never forgotten!
Scott was a good friend of mine and my extended family. Scott graduated from high school that my mother attended many years before. We attended many State Farm meetings together and Scott always had a good word along with a smile. Scott will truly be missed. Tim our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Tim we are really sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. We spent many State Farm meetings together and he always had a good word for everyone around and always a smile. My mother went to Hilderbran High School back in the 1920’s where Scott graduated. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family-he will be missed.