John Scott Goodfellow, 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 3, 2026.
Scott was born on November 18, 1955, in Pensacola, Florida, the first of five boys to Cmdr. John and Margarett Ann Goodfellow. During his childhood, he lived in Florida, Washington, and Maine. Growing up in Maine, he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors and athletics. He was a Boy Scout, an accomplished skier, golfer, and swimmer, and held the Maine state long-distance swimming title for many years.
A 1974 graduate of Morse High School in Bath, Maine, Scott was an active member of the Long Reach Swim Club and the school’s marching band, where he proudly played the clarinet. He later attended Roger Williams College before moving to Colorado, where he owned and operated a successful roofing contracting business for 15 years.
After returning to the East Coast, Scott made his home in the Pinehurst area of North Carolina. He spent 20 years working at Pinehurst Resort, Course No. 8, before retiring. Never one to stay idle, he founded Goodfellow Home Service, a home improvement contracting business that reflected his strong work ethic and craftsmanship.
Scott embraced life in the Sandhills community. He was an active member of the VFW, the Elks, and the Sandhills Shag Club, where he enjoyed dancing and formed many lasting friendships. It was there that he met the love of his life, Kathryne “Kathy” Wood Goodfellow. Together they shared 25 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and companionship.
Scott will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, his dedication to family and friends, his willingness to lend a helping hand, and his easygoing nature. Whether on the golf course, at a shag dance, or working on a home improvement project, he brought warmth, humor, and kindness to those around him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathryne “Kathy” Wood Goodfellow; his daughters, Tonya Charette (Joe) of Roxborough Park, Colorado, and their children, Aidan and Aubrey; Lynn Goodfellow of Roswell, New Mexico, and her children, Jase and Adalyn; and his son, Aaron Goodfellow (Sarah) of Lakewood, Colorado, and their daughter, Katarah.
He is also survived by his mother, Margarett Ann Goodfellow of Pinehurst, North Carolina; his brothers, Stuart Goodfellow of Pinehurst, North Carolina; Craig Goodfellow (Kelley) of Lake City, Florida; and Brett Goodfellow (Susan) of Southern Pines, North Carolina. Step sons, Brian Willis (Leslie) Timothy Willis and Jason Willis (Michelle) 8 step grand children and 7 great grand children and many nieces and nephews.
Scott was preceded in death by his father, Cmdr. John Goodfellow, and his brother, Hugh Robert Goodfellow.
Family will receive friends Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Aberdeen First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 217 S Pinehurst St, Aberdeen, NC 28315. A Celebration of Life will follow at the church at 11:00 AM.
The family is being served by Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines, North Carolina.
