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Glen Goodwin Obituary
Glen "RoundMan" Goodwin, age 81, of Havana passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at Mitchell's Nursing Home.
Glen was born Feb. 23, 1941, in Booneville to the late Sherman and Mirley Lewis Goodwin. He was an Army veteran, and he worked for Jack Woods Construction for 35 years. He loved working on cars, fishing and hunting, but his joy in life was his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Boots Goodwin, Pete Goodwin, and Charles Goodwin; sisters, Alline Fisher, Olline Adair Gertie Lewis, and Mary Lou Weaver.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Polly Goodwin; son, Shawn (Crystal) Goodwin; daughter, Twanna Pledger; grandchildren, Breanna (Jaron) Condley, Braydon (Brittany) Goodwin, Dakota and Kynlee Millard, Briston Yarbrough, Marley and Trey Pledger and an extra one, Mahaliee; brothers Lewis (Leah) Goodwin; sister, Marilyn "Popcorn" Jones; and a host of nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Graveside service with military honors will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Moores Chapel Cemetery with Lynn Garner officiating.
Pallbearers include Braydon Briston, Chris Goodwin, Trey Pledger, Robin Carpenter, Nelson Pledger, Jaron Condley and Eric Jones.
Honorary pallbearers include employees of the former Jack Woods Construction and Mitchells Nursing Home and staff.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.
Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwell funeralhomes.com.
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