Jacob Christopher "Chris" Goodwin

Jacob Christopher "Chris" Goodwin obituary, Fort Valley, GA

Jacob Christopher "Chris" Goodwin

Jacob Goodwin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rooks Funeral Home - Byron on Apr. 23, 2025.

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Jacob Christopher "Chris" Goodwin, 42, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. There will be a time of visitation for family and friends on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Rooks Funeral Home, 109 West White Road in Byron.
Born in Macon, Chris attended Peach County Schools and was employed with JCI Construction as a welder. He enjoyed "working on things" and loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his wife, Melinda Goodwin; their children, Levi Goodwin and Annabel Goodwin; father, Tim Goodwin (Susan); mother, Becky Bond; sisters, Heather Grahek (Gary) and Sara Cavanagh (Sean); niece, Olivia Grahek; and nephew, Odin Grahek.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org). Rooks Funeral Home in Byron is in charge of arrangements.

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