Harold Ray Goodwin

OBITUARY

Harold Ray Goodwin of St. Clair, MO, formerly of Hayti, MO, departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Sunday, February 15, 2026, having reached the age of seventy-six years, seven months and twenty-six days. Harold was born in Pemiscot County, MO on June 20, 1949, son of Herman Goodwin and Rosa Irene Goodwin nee Terry. As a young man he was united in marriage to Gladys “Diann” Morgan and three children came to bless this union. He later married Sandra Kay Hurley and they shared their life together until her passing.

Harold is survived by his daughter, Debbie Hinson and husband, Bill, of St. Clair, MO; by his step-sons, Matt Madison and Jimmy Madison; by his daughter-in-law, Charity Goodwin of Cuba, MO; by one brother, Dale Goodwin and wife, Carol, of Walcot, AR; by five grandchildren, Chasity Redhage and husband, Jared, Allison Burnett and husband, Johnathan, Megan Conley and husband, Hayden, Emma Teems and husband, Zach, and Tate Kamper; by his great-grandchildren, Natalee, Westyn, Opal, Wrenley, Millie, Evelyn, Rylie and Ophelia; by nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Rosa Goodwin; by his wives, Diann Goodwin and Sandra Goodwin; by two children, Tammy Kamper and Jeff Goodwin; by his son-in-law, Spike Kamper; by four brothers, Daniel, David, Dawson and Drew Goodwin; by his sister, Dorothy Eubanks; and by one grandchild, Jacob Goodwin.

Harold was a Christian and member of Hayti Pentecostal Church in Hayti, MO. He was proud to have served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, entering on April 9, 1969 and receiving his honorable discharge on January 25, 1972. Harold was a member of the VFW Post #6953 in Hayti, MO. During his working career he was employed by Ameren Missouri, formerly known as Union Electric, as a lineman and meter reader and served the company for many years until his retirement. Harold enjoyed woodworking, camping and fishing. In his younger years he loved riding motorcycles and in his latter years riding around in his golf cart. He was a generous and giving man that enjoyed making people laugh. What meant most to him was time spent with family. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will be cherished by them all forever.

A kind and loving father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great and great-great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. The family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO.