Good, Alfred Nelson

Retired From DuPont And Enjoyed Forestry, Bonsai, And Native Plants

  • Thursday, May 19, 2022
Alfred Nelson Good
Alfred Nelson Good

Alfred Nelson Good, 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at home after a battle with cancer.

 

He was a resident of Chattanooga and was formerly of Signal Mountain and Hixson, Tn. Mr. Good was the son of Homer D. and Mary E. Good of Blount County, Al., attended the University of Alabama, and worked as an engineer at DuPont in Hixson. He was a member of Hixson United Methodist Church. Mr. Good had an active interest in forestry, bonsai, and native plants and was a co-founder of the Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Anita Turner of Manchester, his first wife of 53 years, Christine Good, and ex-wife, Phyllis Branton.

 

Survivors include his children, Kevin Good, Eric (Susan) Good, and Katrina (Russell) Desroches; his grandchildren, Wesley Good, Trevor Good, and Connor Desroches; and six nieces and nephews.

 

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at the Top Pavilion in Chattanooga Memorial Park with Rev. Drew McCallie officiating.

 

The family will receive friends for visitation at noon on Saturday, May 21, at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga.

 

Al and his family wish to thank his friends for the love and support given during his illness, particularly his caregivers and the Gooden Sunday School Class of Hixson United Methodist Church.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Camp Lookout Scholarship Fund at Hixson United Methodist Church.


Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, 
www.lanefh.com, 423 877-3524.

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