Bledge Mitchell Goody

Bledge Mitchell Goody, 58, passed away on November 4, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. He was born on August 22, 1962 in Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by his son Nick; Daughter Brandi; Grandson Braxton; Brother Blaine; Sister Paula; Mother Joan and step father Robert. As a child, he attended Port Neches Elementary School. He graduated from Colonial High School in 1980, graduated from UCF in 1991. Bledge lived a life of adventure, to say the least. He loved to travel, as he visited Germany, Europe, and even lived in Costa Rica for some time. Bledge grew up surfing the beaches in Cocoa, primarily “tables” and “2nd light”, although his favorite spots were in Costa Rica. The infamous “witches rock” was one he often talked about. Wading through crocodile infested water and walking through luscious green rainforest, all for his perfect wave. “Secret reef” was the other spot. His one real passion in life was music and playing the guitar. He started guitar lessons at 5 and after the first 2 months, he excelled to the point the teacher had nothing to teach him. A free spirit he would let shine every time he touched a guitar. His love for music would allow him to play lead guitar in many bands, some with his brother, Blainem, as the drummer. Starting in high school (Hard candy), (Road kill), and into his adult life (Truck Stop Funk), (High Society). Bledge was a musician tried and true. The first thing he ever financed was a Gibson Les Paul custom, which would stay with him for life. While with Hardy Candy he produced a cassette with Hard Candy's tracks and was featured in a few local magazines. While with “High society” he also produced a cd and played all over local Orlando establishments. It wasn’t uncommon to find him in his music room with heads phones on, jamming to anything from Van Halen to Led Zeppelin to Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was an amazing loving father that always had the best stories, and always would be there to listen. Bledge never met a person he didn’t become friends with. Many considered him a brother and best friend. He always seemed to say the right things at the right time. And was always willing to give the shirt off his back. He’s going to be truly missed!

Bledge Mitchell Goody

August 22, 1962 - November 4, 2020