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Charles Goodwin Obituary
Charles W. Goodwin, 84, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2015.
He was born in Pickens, W. Va. on March 24, 1931 and lived his life in Akron. He proudly served his country in Korea, serving in the U.S. Army and was employed by Goodyear for 40 plus years.
"Chuck" was preceded in death by his first wife, Pat and newborn grandson. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Bettie; sons, Mark (Debbie), Eric (Sharon); grandsons, Kyle, Andrew, Jeremy, Tyler and Spencer; sister, Joan (Bob) Gray; nieces, Karen (Frank) Michniak, Kim (Charles) Baer and families. Also mourning his loss, his second family, Diane (Jeff) Ward, Christina, Kelly, Bruce (Leah) Grishkevich, Blair, Bree and Ralph Burkey, Jr.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4700 S. Main St., Akron at 12 NOON on THURSDAY, May 7, 2015, and where family will receive friends ONE HOUR PRIOR to time of service. Interment and a short service will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman on TUESDAY, May 12, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Association. (Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356)
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May 11, 2015
Dear Eric, Mark and Bettie,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad and husband. I remember him fondly.
DeeDee
Deidre Kaylor Richardson
Fairfax, VA
May 7, 2015
Just found out about Chuck's death on Thursday. Becky and I wish we could have been there for his funeral. We have good memories about your early years of marriage together. Please know that our prayers and love are with you.
Pastor Jeff & Becky Hancock
Sue Tomei
May 6, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
May 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Kathy Wagner
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May 5, 2015
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Pam Hickey
Esther DeTray
May 5, 2015
My sincere sympathies Betty. I know it may be a blessing, but I also know you will miss him. Your swim class friends are here for you.
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