Goode political dynasty lasted seven decades Departing congressman unsure of plans JOEL TURNER Staff Writer Jan 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2009 0 Virgil H. Goode Jr. had a youthful look when he was elected to the Virginia Senate at the age of 27, the youngest member ever. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JOEL TURNER Staff Writer For the past 70 years, the name of Virgil Goode has been synonymous with Franklin County politics.kAmsFC:?8 E96 6?E:C6 =:76E:>6 @7 >2?J uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ C6D:56?ED[ ':C8:= v@@56[ 6:E96C E96 72E96C @C E96 D@?[ 92D 96=5 6=64E65 @77:46 :? E96 4@F?EJ]k^AmkAm%96 v@@56 ?2>6 :? 4@F?EJ 2?5 E@H? A@=:E:4D 92D DFCG:G65 27E6C >2?J @E96C H6==\<?@H? ?2>6D 2C6 ?@ =@?86C @? 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