Harry C. Goode Jr. | |
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51st and 54th Mayor of Melbourne, Florida | |
In office November 13, 1979 – November 4, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Vernon L. Dicks |
Succeeded by | Joseph F. Mullins Jr. |
In office November 2, 2004 – November 6, 2012 | |
Preceded by | John A. Buckley |
Succeeded by | Kathleen Meehan |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
In office November 4, 1986 – November 3, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Marilyn Evans-Jones |
Succeeded by | Marvin R. Couch |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
In office November 3, 1992 – November 7, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Charlie Roberts |
Succeeded by | Mitch Needelman |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Melbourne, Florida | March 6, 1938
Died | December 28, 2013 Melbourne, Florida | (aged 75)
Political party | Democratic, Republican (switched on April 27, 1998)[2] |
Spouse | Linda (deceased)[1] |
Children | Harry C. Goode, III[1] |
Residence(s) | Melbourne, Florida |
Alma mater | Florida Southern College,[3] Rollins College[1] |
Occupation | Sporting goods merchant |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1961–1963 |
Harry C. Goode Jr. (March 6, 1938 – December 28, 2013) was a six-term mayor of Melbourne, Florida from 1979 to 1986 and 2004 to 2012. He was a member of the Florida House of Representatives for 14 years. He represented the 33rd district from 1986 to 1992, and the 31st district from 1992 to 2000. He served as a Democrat until April 27, 1998, when he switched parties and became a Republican. At the time of his death, he served on the Melbourne City Council, representing District 3.