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James (Jim) Goik, 65, died suddenly September 14, 2022, in Lakeland, FL.
A memorial service will take place at a later date in his hometown of Bay City, MI. Jim was born July 16, 1957, in Bay City, MI, to Edmund and Kathleen Goik.
He worked many years at Bosco Food Service (Bay City, MI) and later Goddard Foodservice (Lakeland, FL). Jim spent 60 years in MI before moving to warmer climates in Lakeland FL. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Suzanne; brothers, John (Sharon) Goik, Gene (Maureen) Goik; sisters, Linda (Dennis) Flynn, Bev (Ron) Charbonneau, Helen (Bob) Bublitz, Emily (Gene) Ryers; mother-in-law, Charlotte Billingsley; brother-in-laws, Marty (Sandy) Billingsley, Daniel Billingsley; nephews, nieces, godchildren, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Kathleen Goik.
Condolences may be sent to the family at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes.