Harry C. Goode Jr.
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 | March 6, 1938 Melbourne, Florida |
| Died | December 28, 2013 (aged 75) Melbourne, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic, Republican (switched on April 27, 1998) |
| Spouse | Linda (deceased) |
| Children | Harry C. Goode, III |
| Residence(s) | Melbourne, Florida |
| Alma mater | Florida Southern College, Rollins College |
| 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.