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James "Jimmy" Goins
PEMBROKE — Former Tribal Chairman James "Jimmy" Ernest Goins was born Aug. 31, 1948, to Ernest and Ola Lee Goins of Prospect, N.C.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Prospect United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Locklear family cemetery.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Bobby Locklear and John Anderson Goins.
Jimmy is the husband of Diane Goins and the father of three daughters, Rhonda Dial and husband Anthony, Jackie Deese and husband Gene and Jamie Goins, all of Pembroke. He is the papa to seven grandchildren, Anthony, Marcus Victor Dial, Morgan, Madison, Owen Deese and Ella Strickland; a great-grandson, John Anthony Dial; uncle, Will Goins of South Lyon, Michigan; and a host of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Prospect United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UNCP foundation towards The Goins Family Endowed Scholarship. Online condolences may be made at www.revelsfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Goins
June 18, 2015
Jimmy is one of those people I could call a true friend. Our loss; heaven's gain. Bill Long
Daddy
Jackie Deese
June 14, 2015
Daddy
Jackie Deese
June 14, 2015
Daddy
Jackie Deese
June 14, 2015
Daddy
Jackie Deese
June 14, 2015
Tommy and Brenda Sampson Acquard
June 13, 2015
I am yours, and You are mine; Let there come nothing between us.
Let my life be one with Thine; Eternally hid in your Presence. RIP IN God arms.
Vanessa Coronado
June 12, 2015
RIP my friend. Say Hi to Stanley Jr. in Heaven for me.
June 12, 2015
RIP Mr. Goins. To Jackie and all the family I am truly sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. One day you will see him again.
Madie Rae Locklear
June 11, 2015
Chief Jimmy Goins will surely be missed in our communities and surrounding counties. Jimmy was a man who could work with the Lumbee people on every level that he may have encountered during his tenure as the tribal chairman of the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina. He was a man who believed in helping those that were in need. Most of all he was a man of charity.
Ruth McKoy
June 11, 2015
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melvina Parker
June 11, 2015
Chairman Goins, your fight for freedom & equality is over. Rest in peace. Enjoy your new found freedom. Mel.
Nyra Wagoner
June 11, 2015
Much love and prayers for this profound loss
pat maynor
June 11, 2015
Jimmy was my Sunday school teacher one time he brought inspiration to my life then and I never forgot that
June 11, 2015
Praying for the family.
David McCoy, State Controller of North Carolina 2008-2014
June 11, 2015
Jimmy was an outstanding leader of the Lumbee Tribe; he was a diplomat with an understanding of what it requires to lead and serve. I am proud to say that he was my friend and like many others will miss him.
June 11, 2015
I went to school with Jimmy and I know he will be missed by his family and friends
Bill Chavis
Cheryl Carter
June 10, 2015
Jimmy was always smiling, and always positive when we spoke. He loved life. He will love it even better now. He just started living! Diane, and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Cheryl Blanks Carter
Terrel & Terryl Jane Sampson
June 10, 2015
Jimmy will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a man with many, many friends whom God has truly blessed with a wonderful family. He is rejoicing with Jesus. May our Lord wrap His hand around you, Mrs. Diane and family, and carry you through. May God bless you.
Stephanie Strickland Davis
June 10, 2015
Chairman Goins will b missed I had the pleasure of working with him years ago at the tribe. He is a true leader of the Lumbee people. The best Chairman the tribe will EVER have...
June 10, 2015
Jimmy you will indeed be missed. Family look to God for your strength during these trying times.
When you get to Heaven, tell God to bless all of us Lumbee's.
Donald Strickland
Faye Jacobs
June 10, 2015
I don't know of anything I could say to make your hearts not hurt at your loss. Ms. Diane, I love you and all your family and pray GOD comforts all of you in the way that only he can
Faye
Kenneth Freeman
June 10, 2015
Condolences from the Freeman's!
Rev. Jerry & Elaine O Chavis
June 10, 2015
Jimmy was a friend to all..no matter what your political background was... Great legacy...was not ashamed to claim family members...proud of your accomplishments Cousin...
June 10, 2015
Jimmy will truly be missed by all, community, family, friends, & clients. I never saw him when he didn't have a smile on his face.
Michelle Strickland
Robin Branch
June 10, 2015
Your light will shine on through many Lumbees!
Jenny Barton knight
June 10, 2015
He was one of the best, forever in my heart my friend. Rest in peace.
June 10, 2015
A true warrior. Jimmy, you will truly be missed.
June Jacobs
Claudia Woodell Stephens
June 10, 2015
Saddened by the news of Jimmy's passing. He was a blessing to the Lumbee and the Tribe will always feel the emptiness left in its collective heart and soul. Wishing peace and comfort to his family.
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