Background
Goodykoontz, Charles Alfred was born on December 29, 1928 in Radford, Virginia, United States. Son of Charles A. and Claudine (Noell) Goodykoontz.
Goodykoontz, Charles Alfred was born on December 29, 1928 in Radford, Virginia, United States. Son of Charles A. and Claudine (Noell) Goodykoontz.
Student, Emory and Henry College, 1946-1948.
Sports editor, Radford News Journal, 1948-1950; member of staff, Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch, 1952-1981; managing editor, Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch, 1969-1981; vice president, executive editor, Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch and The Richmond News Leader, 1982-1993; retired, Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch and The Richmond News Leader, 1993. Former chairman Virginia Associated Press, United Press International.
Trustee Emory and Henry College, 1985-1992. Trustee, chairman Trinity United Methodist Church, Richmond, 1995-1997. Board governors Virginia Home for Boys, 1995-2001.
With Army of the United States, 1950-1952. Member Associated Press Managing Editors Association (treasurer 1988-1990), Virginia Press Association (board directors 1986-1989, life), Society Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi (regional director 1971-1974, national officer 1975-1979, president 1978, Wells Key award 1982, president Foundation 1985-1987), Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care (board directors 1995-2000, 2001-2003, vice president 1997-1999).
Married Jean Shirley Beasley, September 17, 1955. 1 child, Charles Alfred III.