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Harry Goodwin Obituary
Our Daddy and "Big Daddy" Harry Goodwin passed from this life on Saturday, November 23, 2013. He was the successful owner and operator of AAA Welding Shop from 1955 until retiring at the age of 94 in 2007. Mr. Goodwin "Big Daddy" loved to read the bible and pray earnestly for others. He was a dedicated christian & faithful volunteer at Woodlands Nursing Home and Byrd Hospital for many years. Mr. Goodwin never met a stranger or held a grudge. He was truly an angel who helped many people less fortunate than himself. Big Daddy loved his family with all he had & taught us many valuable lessons. He is now reunited and having a joyous reunion with his wife Bertha "Goody" Goodwin of 72 years in heaven.
Proceeded in death by wife Bertha Goodwin, parents EJ & Lilly Goodwin, brothers James & Bobby Goodwin, and sisters Lillian Hymns, Jean Robinette, Inez Eagles, and Nellie Mummy.
Survivors are his daughter & son in law: Terry & Conrad Cannon, son: Dr. Harry Goodwin Jr. & wife Alicia, granddaughters: Tracy Bedell, Wendy Bedell Kreps & husband Scott and Tiffany Bedell Quayhagen, grandsons and wives: Dr. Brett Goodwin and wife Liz, Brandon Goodwin and wife Paige, great-grandchildren: Mallory Bedell Berryman and husband Colby, Josh Quayhagen, Elijah Quayhagen, Karsen Kreps, Korie Kreps, Maci Quayhagen, and Jessie Dubois, great-great grandchildren: Wyatt Berryman, Mary Goodwin, and Liza Goodwin.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 10:00 A.M. November 26, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Leesville with Dr. Jerry Penefield, Wallace Palmer and Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Jeane's Funeral Service of Leesville.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M until 9:00 P.M on Monday November 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Leesville and then from 8:00 A.M. until service time Tuesday.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Harry Goodwin Jr., Scott Kreps, Brandon Goodman, Dr. Bret Goodwin, Elijah Quayhagen, Bob Hayes.
Honorary Pallbearers are Colby Quayhagen, Conrad Cannon, Josh Quayhagen, and Colby Berrryman.
Words of comfort may be extended to the family at www.jeanesfs.com.
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Linda Spence
November 27, 2013
Dear Conrad and Terry, You are in my prayers that the LORD will give you peace.
November 26, 2013
we always enjoyed when mr harry came to the hospital to pray for our patients. he was a very sweet man. we missed him once he was no longer able to make it up here.
Jim Goodwin
November 26, 2013
Terry and Harry, I am so sorry for your loss. I have thought of Uncle Harry often. I, as you, loved him.
Victoria Baker
November 26, 2013
A long and blessed life he had. I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm Pat's daughter Victoria, living in New Orleans-- James Goodwin was my grandfather. My condolences.
November 25, 2013
Dear Terry and Harry,
What a long, hard-working life your dad lived. I have some fond memories of Uncle Harry.
Love,
Pat
November 25, 2013
Terry and Wendy, our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather. Our prayers and love are with you all. The Durbins
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