Biography: John Taylor ?Johnny? Goode, 52, of Little Rock passed away Thursday morning after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer that was first diagnosed five years ago. Johnny retired last year after 20 years as an advertising account executive for Arkansas Business. Goode was a Little Rock native, the son of WilloDean Scroggs Goode and the late John Goode, Sr., who died in 2010. He is survived by two sisters, Beth Goode and Nancy Goode, his 3 nephews, Reed Willett, Taylor Willett (Micah), Cory Willett (Mickey) all of Little Rock and an uncle, Gary Scroggs of Beebe, AR . He was preceded in death by his brother, David who died in 2008 at age 49. His colleague, Jeff Hankins, the president and publisher of Arkansas Business, who worked with Goode for 18 years commented ?He was one of the friendliest guys I?ve ever met, and if he were having a bad day, you would never know it. Johnny?s courage and willingness to fight through his health challenges these past few years inspired all of us. He was a champion who overcame some improbable odds?. Johnny Goode was in the restaurant business for several years before finding his professional home and a second family at Arkansas Business. One of his co-workers wrote that he was } The polar opposite of a fast-talking salesman, Goode was a trusted advisor to his advertising clients and a man for whom work was just one part of his life. Johnny was a diehard St. Louis Cardinal fan and attended spring training in Florida annually. Johnny was a sweet gentle soul with a heart of gold. He was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle and his family and many friends will miss him deeply. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Followed by a reception in the atrium of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Make a Wish Foundation, or St. Paul United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com