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Obituary For Willie A. Goodwin

Willie Arthur Simmons “Bill” Goodwin was born February 25, 1917, to the late Earnest Simmons and Mary Goodwin. Bill had two siblings: Juanita and Catherine who preceded him in death. Bill departed this earthly life September 7, 2017. Bill accepted Christ and shared his spirit of love at Walton Chapel Methodist Church where he served faithfully until his health failed. Willie Arthur Goodwin, who was called by many names, “Will Arthur”, “Bill”, “Bill Arthur”, “Daddy”, “Granddaddy”, “Uncle Bill”, “Cousin Bubble” was loved and had many friends. He was known to lay under the trees in his yard. People would stop by and sit and talk for hours. Bill’s passion was hunting and fishing. In 1941, he was united in Holy Matrimony with Mattie Lou Cowan, who preceded him in death on June 5, 2015. This union was blessed with eleven children. Four preceded him in death: two babies, Willie Piez (Billie) in 1988 and Samuel (Sam, Pete) in 1995.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his children: Earnest (Peggy), Lonnie (Beverly), Mary (Hugh), Elizabeth, Maxine, Bobbie, and Doretha; sisters-in-law: Annie Jean and Mildred; daughter-in-law, Statie; god-son, John Lewis; twenty-two (22) grandchildren; forty-two (42) great-grandchildren; thirteen (13) great-great grandchildren along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, church family, and friends.

Celebration of Life Services are being planned for Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 1:00 pm from the sanctuary of the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, Aberfoil Community, Rev. Hawthorne Reed, Pastor.

Words of comfort will be rendered by the Rev. Andrew Walker, pastor of the Walton Chapel Methodist Church.

Internment will follow in the Walton Chapel Methodist Cemetery.

Mr. Goodwin will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to Celebration of Life Services.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, September 15, 2017 from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.

The Staff and Management of Carter Funeral Home are humbled to support the Goodwin and Simmons with End of Life Services.

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May warm memories soften your grief and ease the burdens of this transition.

- William

My heart goes out to the entire Goodwin Family. Please find comfort in the following scripture: “When anxieties overwhelmed me, you [Jehovah] comforted and soothed me.”​—Ps. 94:19. Please see jw.org for more comfort.

- Deborah