Joseph R. Goodman Jr.

Joseph “Joey” Ray Goodman Jr., 34, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis East in Davenport.

Joseph was born on December 10th, 1990, at Illini Hospital in Silvis, IL. Growing up Joey had a great love for sports, including basketball, baseball, and soccer. He enjoyed long days on the water with friends and family, fishing and campings. He had a natural attraction to trouble and having fun with the "Guys". Joey brought a sense of joy to every setting that he found himself in and he will be missed by many. 

He leaves behind his Daughters, Harmony, Naylynnah, Jeanee, and Jewels, and his sons Joseph III, J.J., and Xander, who were the greatest joys of his life. His grandchildren; Angel, and Heavenly; his father, Joseph Ray Goodman; his mother, Khristina A. Goodman-Gilson; his step-father, Joe Gipson; his brothers, Cody Goodman (Kitana Goodman), Taylor Goodman, and Baylee Gipson; his sister, Kiah Gipson; Grandparents; Joe and Marie Goodman; Great Grandmother, Marietta Betty Gilson; many nieces and nephews, and the mothers of his children Rachael, Joyce, Anna, and Sierra.

A talented artist, Joey expressed his creativity through tattooing and had a gift for bringing beauty into the world. He loved spending time with his family and children, cherishing the laughter and memories they shared.

Though Joey’s passing came after a difficult battle with pain that he carried silently, his family chooses to honor his life not through the sorrow of his death, but through the love he gave, the lessons he taught, and the importance of forgiveness, grace, and holding family close. In his final act of generosity, Joey gave the gift of life through organ donation, saving and improving the lives of many others. His legacy of love and selflessness will continue to live on through his children, his family, and all those who were touched by his kindness and creativity.

He is proceeded in death by his Grandfather; Brad Gilson, Grandparents; Eda Nipper and Step-Grandfather Rick Nipper, and his Grandson Aven Jr.

The family will be holding a Celebration of Life at Phipps Prairie Park, 12th St, Silvis, IL 61282, (off the avenue of the cities), on Sunday, September 21st, from 2-5 PM. 

Cremation rites will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, Illinois.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences by visiting his memory page at mvcremation.com.