John Madison Goodyear

John Madison Goodyear, 53 of Columbia, SC, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Bethel United Methodist Church, Chester, SC with Reverend Mike Burgess officiating. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary of the church Saturday from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Interment will be held in Chester Memorial Gardens Born on June 24, 1969 in Chester, SC, he was the son of Brenda McKeown Cabrey and the late Sidney Wayne Goodyear. He was recently employed by Charter Next Generation of Blythewood, SC. John Madison was a 1991 graduate of Clemson University and a faithful Tiger fan! He loved attending Clemson games with his family. John Madison had an infectious smile that would light up a room. His favorite role was being daddy to Evan and Alessia. He is survived by his two children Evan Bryce Goodyear and Alessia Maria Goodyear of Columbia, whom he absolutely adored; his former wife and friend, Katia Goodyear; stepdaughters, Chelsie Pruitt (Daniel) and Heather Lucas; his mother, Brenda McKeown Cabrey (Jack) of Beaufort SC; his sister, Julia Goodyear Hill (Benji) of Beaufort, SC; his stepmother, Becky Altman Goodyear, of Chester; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an Education Fund for the children of John Madison Goodyear. All donations can be made to First Citizens Bank, PO Box 490, Chester, SC 29706. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com.