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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced Monday the passing of former U.S. Attorney Charles Goodloe Jr.
“The U.S. Attorney’s Office is deeply saddened to learn of Charles Goodloe Jr.’s passing. Mr. Goodloe was an extraordinarily talented trial attorney, dedicated public servant, and trailblazer who opened doors of opportunity for others,” Zachary A. Myers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana said in a press release.
Goodloe, 83, was a Greenfield native and earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Indiana University.
In 1971, he joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office as a law clerk and was appointed as Assistant U.S. Attorney following his passage of the state bar. He became the first Black person to ever serve as an AUSA in the state of Indiana and was the longest-ever serving attorney for the office.
“Charles Goodloe prosecuted many complex, important, and difficult cases, including complex fraud prosecutions of corporate executives and what turned out to be the final prosecution of the Indiana leader of the Ku Klux Klan. Ever the gentleman, he approached his work with dignity, kindness, attention to detail, and tremendous skill,” Myers said in a press release. “Mr. Goodloe was an inspiration and mentor to me and many others who followed in his footsteps. His impact was so significant he was the first person to have a conference room in our office dedicated in their honor. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Goodloe’s family, friends and colleagues who join us in mourning his passing and celebrating his legacy.”
Visitation will be held on July 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the funeral services immediately following at Flanner Buchanan-Washington Park North 2706 Kessler Blvd W. Dr. in Indianapolis.
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