Taylor Andrew Goodall

Taylor Andrew Goodall 34, of Orange County, CA, entered into God’s kingdom on June 21st, 2023. He was born August 17, 1988, the first born to Michele and Robert Goodall. Taylor was engaged to be married to Gina Garza and was a loving and devoted father to their daughter Nellie Mae Goodall. Taylor is survived by his mother Michele, his brothers Mathew and Michael Goodall, grandparents Carole and Kevin Kirby, Aunts Cindy, Cathy, and Shannon, his uncle Allen Goodall and his faithful cat Shadow. Taylor grew up in Huntington Beach, CA. He appeared as Fred Haise Jr. In the film Apollo 13 as well as a few other productions before moving to Paso Robles where he graduated from High School. Having a great interest in cars, Taylor graduated from University Technical Institute in 2010 and went on to work for several performance auto shops before taking a job at SpaceX. Taylor and Gina relocated to Texas where he enjoyed his work as an electrical engineer at Tesla. Once in Texas, Taylor tirelessly and faithfully supported his family. Taylor was a man of integrity who loved God and others. He often gave his time and efforts to help others. Taylor appreciated the simple things in life such as good food, friends and being around his family. Taylor would give to another even though it meant not having it for himself. Taylor was a truly a great man who put others first. His impact will be forever felt by his family, He was a selfless man whose passing left an unfillable gap in the hearts of his loved ones. His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive and love others has left a true example that will live on through others. He was killed when a drunk driver hit him head on traveling against traffic. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 1:30 PM on October 7, 2023 in Huntington Beach.