Mr. John Samuel "Sam" Goins
Mr. John Samuel "Sam" Goins
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Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Adams Lane Care Center, following a lengthy battle
with cancer. He was born Wednesday, June 13, 1945, in Zanesville, the son of
Homer Goins and Hazel Goins (Singer).
Sam served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired
following many years of service to Local 530 Laborers Union. He was a member of
the Zanesville, Only One's Motocycle Club, and a huge Cleveland Browns Fan. Sam
was a Dirt Track Racing Fan, enjoyed hunting, and the was the sweetest, kindest
man, who was loved by everyone.
Sam is survived by his life-long companion Sharon Reese; five children, Tina
Harden, Brooke (Robbie Grandstaff) Wells, Markika Goins, Marcus Goins and
Jessee James Goins; five grandchildren, Darren Mallett, DaMarcus Goins, Tavian
Goins, KaMari Goins and Khyree Goins; siblings, Betty (Sam) Mitchell; two
sisters-in-law, Bertha Goins and Patricia "Patty" Goins; extended family
friend, Deacon, and several nieces and nephews including Jim Boy Goins and Lewis
"Binky" Goins.
In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his
siblings, William "Bill" Goins, James "Jim" Goins, Clara "Sis" & Edward
Guy, Frances & Donald Howard, and Terry "Radar" Goins; close relatives,
Bear Howe and Issac "Ike" Goins.
Friends may call 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM, Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Hillis
Combs Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, where services will follow
at 1:00 PM, with Elder Nate Norris officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery with the United States Air Force and VFW Post 1058 conducting full
military honors. To sign the online register book or to send a personal
condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com
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