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William Emory "Bill" Goodwin Jr.

William Emory "Bill" Goodwin Jr. obituary, Donaldsonville, LA

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William Goodwin Obituary

William Emory "Bill" Goodwin, Jr. was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Donaldsonville, LA. Bill passed away on July 17, 2020 at 72 years old. Bill graduated from Donaldsonville High School and Nicholls State University. He retired from Mosiac (formerly Agrico Chemical Co) after 33 years of service. He was married to Carol Benedetto Goodwin for 53 years and father to three sons; William "Billy" III (Celeste), Ryan, and Kurt (Mandy). He was PawPaw to Matthew, Dylan, Andrew, Conner, Hayden, and Maya. He was brother to James Goodwin (Rosanna). Brother-in-law to David Benedetto (Carla) and Randy Benedetto (Lauri). He was preceded in death by his parents William Sr. and Joyce Joffrion Goodwin and his in-laws George and Rosalie Castrogovannie Benedetto. The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice for the excellent care given to Bill by their staff and nurses. Due to current circumstances, Taylor Sanford will preside over a private graveside service on Monday, July 20th. There will be no reception or gathering. Internment in Ascension Garden Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Children's Hospital of New Orleans.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 18 to Jul. 20, 2020.

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Elvincent & Carol Celestin

August 17, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to the Goodwin family. Billy really was a kind person.
We were co-workers of his at Agrico (Faustina, Mosiac) for many years.
Carol our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Billy R.I.P.

Hope Blanchard

July 22, 2020

Mrs. Carol, Billy, Ryan and Kurt, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Billy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!

Tinky Bonadona

July 21, 2020

What a kind and gentle man! Billy was a wonderful friend to all at Agrico.
Carol, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May he rest in peace.

Louis and Genie Latino

July 19, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim & AgnesPizzolato

July 19, 2020

Carol, Billy, Ryan, and Kurt and all the family, we offer our sincere sympathy to you all. Billy was a wonderful person who loved his family. May your cherished memories ease the burden of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Agnes Pizzolato

Carroll Williams

July 19, 2020

To Carol and sons,

My heartfelt condolences over the death of my old friend Bill. He and I worked together for the entire 32 years that I was at the Faustina plant and he and I shared a lot about our families. He was very proud of his sons as I was of mine. Bill was a kind and gentle soul.

Carroll Williams

Heather Landry

July 19, 2020

Mrs. Carol, Billy, Ryan, and Kurt:
My deepest sympathies to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Myra and Gerald Sentilles

July 19, 2020

Carol, so sorry to hear about Billy's passing. I've known him all my life. He was a sweetheart of a person and will be missed.

SYLVIA F POPLEON

July 19, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the Goodwin family.
Bill and I worked together in the Lab at Agrico (Mosiac) for many years.
Carol my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sylvia Melancon Popleon

Vince Cataldo

July 18, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to the Goodwin family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vince and Linda Cataldo

Celine

July 18, 2020

Carol, I'm so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. You have so many good memories to help you through these tough times. May God help you through it all. Prayers for you and your family.

The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

July 18, 2020

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