Mr. Charles Stanford Goins Sr.

Charles Stanford Goins, Sr. of Mabelvale was greeted into heaven at 9:03pm Wednesday, March 26, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Charles was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on November 12, 1940. Charles graduated from Slidell High School, then enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in San Diego and Korea. Charles loved his family. He grew up fishing and hunting. He loved to be in the outdoors more than anything and loved feeding the birds and squirrels. Charles was a gentleman with a big heart for everyone he knew and made many friends at the Little Rock VA hospital during his treatments. He leaves to cherish his four children; Charles S. Goins, Jr., and wife Peggy of Slidell, LA; Tiffanee Noack and husband Lee of Bryant; Timothy Goins and wife Melissa of Benton, and Cambretta Wilson and husband Jeromy of Mabevalle; 3 grandsons, Korbyn Freeman of Bryant, AR, and Blake and Brent Wilson of Mabelvale; 2 granddaughters Katherine and Lexi Goins of Benton, AR; and 1 brother Frank Goins; 1 sister, Jean Dubison and husband Dickie all of Slidell, LA; two nieces, Debbie and Jody and numerous friends. Charles is preceded in death by his wife Bobbi of 40 years and his parents W.C. and Francis Goins. The family would like to thank Dr Safar and Dr. Darby along with their staff for their compassionant care during his battle. Our comfort is knowing that you are not hurting anymore and that you are finally with mom.