Carlis William Goodale

July 8, 2026

Carlis William Goodale passed away at the age of 81 on June 28th, 2026 in his home surrounded by his son Daniel; 2 grandkids Ashlee and Haleigh; Ashlee’s fiancé Chris; and his 4 great-grandkids.

Carlis was born on June 20th, 1945 in Enon Florida to George and Margie Goodale.

His first job was working at the Piggly Wiggly, where he met his beloved wife of 52 years, Nellie Marie. He then began his career with the Escambia County Road Department, where he later retired from after 30 years of dedicated service.

Carlis was actively involved in any sports his sons and grandkids were a part of. From coaching his sons ball games, to never missing any of his grandchildren’s ball games and go-cart races, and being both of his sons biggest support in the years of them racing cars at the dirt tracks.

Carlis’s favorite thing to do was be outdoors spending time with his family. Any chance he got, him and his honey Nellie were at their hunting camp in Andalusia Alabama, or their river camp on the Tensaw River in Stockton Alabama. Carlis was an avid hunter and fisherman, but his favorite part of hunting was hog hunting with their dogs back in the day with his son Daniel, his buddy Lewis, and Lewis’s dad “Mr. Skeet”.

He helped teach his sons, and his grandkids how to hunt, fish, and drive his four-wheeler and golf cart. He even helped teach his great-grandkids any chance he got, too.

Carlis is preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Goodale; father, George Goodale; mother, Margie Goodale-Boutwell; son, Darryl Goodale; brothers, Raymond Goodale and Howard Goodale; nieces, Beth Goodale and Sonia Allen; brother-in-laws, James “Brownie” Bell, Leon “Doug” Bell, and Clint Bell; sister-in-law, Ritter Kilcrease.

Carlis is survived by his son Daniel Goodale (Cherie); brother, Edward Goodale; sisters, Carol Askren (Willard) and Janice Allen (Robert); grandkids, Ashlee Goodale (Chris), Haleigh Goodale, Daulton Goodale, and Kylie Goodale; great-grandkids, Kyleigh, Tre’von Jr, Coda, and Emersyn; brother-in-law, Jewel Bell; his beloved dog, Lucy; and many other family.

Carlis was loved by all his family and friends, and will be missed dearly.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries 

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