Mikey Goddard

Mr. Mikey Goddard, 29, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, June 22, 2026. He was born on August 25, 1996, in Milledgeville to Eric Michael Goddard and Felicia Durden Smith. Mikey was preceded in death by his sister, Amber Fields and maternal grandmother, Judy Durden.

He was humble, kind, and gentle in spirit, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His compassion for others was limitless, and he treated everyone he met with understanding, respect, and genuine care.

He lived life with a free spirit and a joyful heart. He never missed an opportunity to make someone laugh, and his sense of humor could brighten even the darkest day. His smile, laughter, and unique personality left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Above all else, he was a devoted father who loved his children deeply. He was also a cherished son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. The love he gave to his family and friends was unwavering, and the bonds he created will remain forever in our hearts.

To know him was to love him. His kindness, compassion, and genuine nature made him someone people were naturally drawn to. The memories he created, the laughter he shared, and the love he gave will continue to live on through all those whose lives he touched.

Though our hearts are broken by his passing, we are grateful for the time we were blessed to have with him. His legacy of love, laughter, and kindness will never be forgotten.

He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered.

Survivors include his father, Eric Goddard of Swainsboro; mother, Felicia Smith of Lucedale, MS; children, Baylee Goddard, Kynzlie Goddard, Hazely Goddard, William Eric Michael “Bubba” Goddard, Jr., all of Swainsboro; brothers, Hunter Goddard, Austin Fields (Debbie), both of Swainsboro, Caleb Goddard, Levi Durden (Ashley), both of Bay Minette, AL; sisters, Diana Goins of Lucedale, MS, Abby Hopkins of Swainsboro; paternal grandparents, Tifton and Terry Lamb of Swainsboro; maternal grandparents, Billy Ray and Penny Kemp of Dublin; fiancé, Cheyanne Williams of Nunez; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Pastor Hank Stevenson officiating

Interment will be in Antioch Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Chapman Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday June 26, 2026.

Pallbearers will be Caleb Goddard, Levi Durden, Dwayne Hart, Austin Fields, Marshall Powell and Chris Atkinson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chapman Funeral Home C/O Mr. Mikey Goddard, P.O. Box 559, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of all arrangements for Mr. Mikey Goddard, 29, of Swainsboro.