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Whit Goins Obituary

Whit Samuel Goins, 82, of LaFollette, died on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

He is preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Minnie Underwood Goins; sisters, Larna Ridenour and Nannie Ivey.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beatrice Poston Goins; daughter, Marquita Goins; son, Mark Goins; brothers, Walter Goins, twin brother Wallace Goins; sister, Mary Meredith; and a host of family and friends to mourn his passing.

Family received friends with Masonic service on Sunday, Oct. 16, with the funeral service following in Cross-Smith Chapel, with the Rev. Kevin Reynolds and the Rev. Bill Braden officiating.

Interment followed in Victory Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Lexington 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, Kentucky, 40508.

Condolences may be given online at www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com.

Cross-Smith Funeral Home of LaFollette was in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by LaFollette Press from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2022.

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300 E. Central Ave., LaFollette, TN 37766

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