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Chester Goodwin Obituary
Chester Ray Goodwin, 95, went to be with the Lord March 25, 2016. Chester was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 12, 1920 to Ernest and Ella Goodwin. Chester was a faithful member of the Lord's Church and worshipped with the saints that meet at the church of Christ in Mabelvale, Arkansas. He made friends all over the United States, through his work with Fluor-Daniel Construction as an accountant. Chester and Jean also developed lasting relationships with many from the various churches they attended and loved keeping in touch with everyone.
Chester was preceded in death by his parents, and his loving wife of 66 years, Imogene "Jean" Burns Goodwin; five siblings, Winard Goodwin, Lester Goodwin, Harvey Goodwin, Elizabeth Sherlin and Christine Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Shoptaw and Robert of Little Rock, Arkansas; two sons, Dr. Stephen Goodwin (Sandra) of Jackson, Tennessee, David Goodwin of Seattle, Washington; two grandchildren, David Shoptaw of Little Rock, Arkansas and Carol Anne Braswell (Matthew) of Lowell, Arkansas; two great grandchildren, Tyler and Emily Braswell. Chester also leaves a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like express a thank you to Dr. Scott Rypkema for the special care given to our Dad.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills, 10200 Hwy 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Minister Dennis Gulledge will officiate. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials in Chester's name to: Waldron Missions, Crossville church of Christ, P.O. Box 1010, Crossville, Tennessee, 38557 (for more information, see www.waldronmissions.org)
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Sheryl Mosley
April 21, 2016
Dear Family,
Mr & Mrs Goodwin were my customers when I was the branch manager at the bank in Maumelle Arkansas. Mr. Goodwin brought us cookies during the holidays and always made our day. He was a wonderful person. I miss his emails...The last one I had from him was around his birthday....My prayers are with you. I am honored to have known him.
Prayers, Sheryl
Anne Welch
April 6, 2016
What a lovely man Chester was. I have known him, through my brother and sister, since I was just five years old. A kind and gentle soul, he is now at rest with his beloved wife. His was a life well lived. My blessings to his family.
Anne Welch, Lenoir, NC
Larry & Faye Jonas
April 2, 2016
For almost forty years, Chester and Jean were part of our lives. They quickly became family to us. We visited often and more than once met in the middle in order to spend a weekend together. They were the first to see our younger daughter, Maria, on the day of her birth in South Carolina. As members of the Greatest Generation, they mentored and inspired us to live faithfully and to honor those who sacrificed so much for our freedom and liberty. Hearing the story of their work at the German Prisoner of War camp at Camp Robinson during World War II and having the privilege later of driving them around the installation to be shown where things were in their day were rare honors. We loved them. We miss them. Thank you, God, for placing them in our lives.
April 2, 2016
Dear Lisa,
Britt and I send our thought and prayers to you and family in the loss of your father. I have wonderful memories of him and your mom. Such a kind and caring man he was, a true gentleman. I can still see and hear him explaining how to drive a stick shift in the column! Britt and Becky Wimberly
Brucene Dickerson
March 31, 2016
Lisa, You and your Dad were so thoughtful during my Mom's last days. He lived his life as a true example of his Christian faith and he will be missed.
Charlotte Davis
March 30, 2016
Dear Lisa & Family
Chester was a good man and a wonderful friend to our Mom, Emma Brown. I remember his concern and calls during her last weeks, and the lunches we shared after she was gone. Sending hugs.
March 29, 2016
Dear Lisa and family, I send you my sympathy and prayers on the loss of your father. Chester and Jean were such a wonderful and loving couple. Chester carried on without her in a graceful and peaceful life, always thinking of others. He was an inspiration to me and a dear friend. I will miss his sweet smile each Sunday at church. In Christian Love, Mary Ellen Furr
Christi Arthur
March 29, 2016
Dear David and family, We know your Dad was an amazing, loving man from all the things you have told us about him. Please know we are thinking of you and your family. Dan and Christi
March 29, 2016
Lisa and family, we are thinking of you during this time. Your Dad was such a special part of our Mom's life and so supportive to us girls. His and your visits of encouragement meant so much to us and Mom. Emma Brown's daughters...Charlotte #1, Sharon #2, Pam #3 and Brucene #4.
Charles & Pam Glidewell
March 29, 2016
Lisa & Family - Your Dad was a kind and special man. He was a good friend to our Mom and faithful to check on her and visit during her final days. I know you will miss him forever. Treasure your memories and all the years you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Susan shifflet
March 28, 2016
Lisa and family,
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, glad you had him for all those years. Special thing to have a good daddy. Love you. Jim and Susan Shifflet
March 28, 2016
Dear Lisa and Family,
June and I were shocked and saddened to read of your father's death. We send our sympathy and condolences to all of you. We will miss your father and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Dr. H. F. "Bunny" and June Brown
Bill & Pat Reed
March 26, 2016
Dear Lisa~May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
You are in our prayers....with love,
Bill & Pat
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