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James Goins Obituary
James Lee Goins, 57, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2008 at his home in Cypress, Texas.
James was born August 7, 1950 in Akron, Ohio where he spent the majority of his life. He was an Army Veteran and worked many years for Lone Star Transportation. James also worked in the construction industry and had a passion for antique cars. His life revolved around his family, friends, and beloved cats Bubba and Purdy.
Mr. Goins was preceded in death by his father, Raymond; and his wife, Gabrielle.
He is survived by his mother, Marie Goins; daughters, Dana (Eddie) LaMonica and Nicole (Kyle) Cummings; grandchildren, Connor and Carson; brothers and sisters, Linda (Mike) McNulty, Robert (Debbie) Goins, and Nancy (Bob) Nieman; nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 6 to 8 P.M., Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Earthman Funeral Directors-Hunter's Creek, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024. Funeral Services will follow on Friday, 10:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Cole will officiate. Interment will take place at the Houston National Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at MeM.com
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James Carmen
August 14, 2008
Goodbye Jim....we miss ya and we are waiting for the phone to ring but, we know that it won't. We know you are with Gabrielle catching up on things. We know that you are at peace & are happy. Sincerely, James & Carmen
Rosina McPike
August 11, 2008
Our deepest sympathy go out to the Goins Family....Jim spent alot of time with the McPike Family. The late Jesse and Jim were "Texas Hot Shot" buddies for a number of years, and became good friends. Weather it was a family birthday party or a Holiday dinner he was there. He always called Jesse for that shortest route to take for a run!! Or just to say Hey or tell each other a few good jokes! We always looked forward to seeing Jim over at the house. He even bought his motorcycle from a family member. We are sad to have learned of his passing today. We, along with many many others, will truely miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's mother, children, grandchildren and the rest of his family and friends. What a great guy he was! May you rest in peace Jim and say hello to "Mr." Hot Shot!!
Rosina McPike
Jones
August 2, 2008
Our sympathys go out to Ian & Lana too. Sorry for your loss. We hope you can find peace.
The Marusiak Family
July 31, 2008
Dana,
Deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts.
Ron Radoichin
July 30, 2008
My thoughts & prays go out to the Goins family. Jim & I shared so many great times during our years in High School and after, until my move out of state! The past two years we had reconnected and talked several times by phone. He had planned on stopping in for a visit when trucking to Southern Cal but his travels never seemed to take him close enough. I will always remember his Big Heart and our fun times. His white 61 Chevy & passion for cars will always be in my mind. A big thank you goes out to his neighbor / friend who took the time to call me at Jim's request shortly after his passing! Jim, I love ya like a Brother, you will be deeply missed but Never forgotten...
Cindy (Mooney) Berry
July 29, 2008
Dear Mrs. Goins, Nancy, Linda & Bobby,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sister, Colleen, had just told me that Jim was inquiring about the Central reunion -- so this was a shock. Your family meant so much to me in the Spicer and Central-Hower years. Your faces are all imprinted in my mind with fond memories. I pray that God's embrace will carry you through this valley.
Cindy (Mooney) Berry
Janet Dickinson
July 23, 2008
Marie, Nancy & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I wished we had known sooner. We would loved to have come to the service to give you hugs. I know this is a very difficult time for you and I sympathize with you more than you know. It is hard to lose a brother and son. But the thing that helps the most is to remember just how MUCH fun you had with him and just how special he was to you. From all of his friends notes about Jim, he sounds like he was a very kind, loving and fun person to know. We remember seeing him at your house a few times and I remember just how great he was with their children and how they adored him.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Janet, John & Jordan (Nicole) Dickinson
Mary Evans (Berry)
July 20, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. So many years have passed but the memories will forever stay. I remember the sleep-overs at Chris Ackers house and the guys coming over and scaring us at all times of the night. Jim was a good friend growing up. We spent allot of time on my front porch just talking along with his cousin Ronnie. I also spent so much time at their home on Vine Street. I will never forget his wonderful smile. I have not seen Jim for many years now, but there will also be a special place in my heart for him. God Bless all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret (Johnson) Samulak
July 20, 2008
The Goins Family,
We were sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. I have not seen Jimmy since high school, but always had fond memories of him and your mom - she was my locker partner all through high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, God bless you all.
Carmen Crowder
July 19, 2008
I want to thank James Crowder for being with Jim in his final moments & trying to save & comfort him. James is a stand up guy & really cared about Jim. There was no guy talk with the 2 of them. They talked about everything especially about family. James,Carmen, Phyliss, Bob, Linda & Marie made sure that Jim's beloved cats were taking care of as those were his final wishes. James also made sure that he called all of Jim's family & friends on behalf of Jim which was another final wish. Once again, thank you James for being a honest true friend. We need more people like him in this world. We will without a doubt miss Jim.
Purdy Bubba
July 18, 2008
Someone is going to love us. Bubba & I are so happy...we will soon have a new home......we are so happy & look forward to our adventure. Meow...miss you daddy Jim....Love, Purdy & Bubba
Rick Acker
July 18, 2008
Marie, Linda, Bobby, Nancy, Dana & Nicole so sorry about the loss of your son & brother & father Jim.
It was a year ago this week I was out at derby downs doing inspections of the derby's the week before the race. As I was passing a group of three guys one called out my Name. I went over and looked at the guy guy for a second wondering who this guy was, when his smile hit me and I said JIM. I hadn't seen him for quite some time and beards & weight doesn't make for an instant identification. Bobby and his good friend James were with him and we had a great visit at Top Side where we all spent a lot of time as kids racing in the derby.
I talked to him several times the past year and sent him the reunion info and hoped to see him again this summer, but not to be.
Jim was always good with his hands and cars. I remember his first 61 Chevy that got wrecked. he went out and found another one and dropped the 409 from the first into the second one. With our derby experience with bondo & fiberglass we spent a lot of late nights in his garage fixing rust.
Jim put my kitchen in my house when he was doing home remodeling and did a great job, not too long before he went to Texas.
As for the derby he was one of the kids who built his cars all by himself with no other help and did great . He and Gary Markham were the best boy built cars in the neighborhood.
I have so many great memories of the gang from Vine St. Jim and I would have our summer city camp outs which were sleeping out at night in either his Dads station wagon or ours.
We all had driveways that were small hills and Roger Kenney Jim and I all learned how to use the clutch on a stick shift by going up and down the drive. (put a lot of gravel in the street)
Jim was my oldest friend , even though he was in Texas I still thought of him and the old times in the neighborhood often. I'll miss him a lot.
Jim Hodge
July 18, 2008
Though I haven't seen Jimmy since high school, I recall his friendly, fun, and easy going demeanor. The room was brighter with him in it. The old Spicer and Central folk will miss him a lot.
My best wishes for his family, and his long time friends.
Jim Hodge
Bill Dolan
July 18, 2008
TO jims family, I was shocked to hear about Jim. We ran around together in highschool, then my wife and I moved to Houston for 4 years and I ran around with him and his wife down there, he called me last year and I went out to see his car, he'll be sadly missed but not forgotten. Take comfort in knowing he was a good man and loved by many
Patty Lavery-Hawk
July 17, 2008
Dear Dana,
I just wanted to say how sorry we were to hear about your dad's passing. My parents asked me to send their sympathies to your family.
Purdy Bubba
July 17, 2008
Jim, thank you for loving us & taking good care of us. Bubba & I are so sad and lost witout you. You loved us unconditionally too. Love Purdy & Bubba..meow...meow...very sad..see ya someday& say hi to Gabrielle. Hope someone else can love us.
Terry & Lil Briggs
July 17, 2008
Mrs. Goins, Bob and family . Jimmy will sadly be missed by all of the car guys . The times we had looking over all those cars at Good-Guys car show in Columbus, to find his dream car. will always be remembered by all of us.
Carmen Crowder
July 17, 2008
Jim was a great friend to my husband James & I. We were blessed to have known him. We are already missing him. I'm sure he's on a beach someplace in Jamaica with Gabrielle. God speed Jim!! Love, James & Carmen Cowder
Kristen England (Dreier)
July 17, 2008
Dana and Nicole,
I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. I have many fond memories with your entire family at the house on Burkhardt. Please take comfort knowing that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many.
Sherry Schaadt
July 17, 2008
Nicole, Kyle, Dana & Eddie,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very sad time. Please know that we are here if you need anything at all.
Diane Vetzel (McGuinness)
July 17, 2008
Mrs Goins,Linda,Bobby & Nancy, My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time. I am praying for your family, hoping that all the loving memories of Jimmy will give you strength.
Gotta make it sparkle.
July 17, 2008
Jim likes the new chrome.
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TUNE UP?
July 17, 2008
Jim had to clean the new wheels.
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Jim bringing the chevelle home.
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Jim and his Gasser...
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THumB's UP!
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Jim's Cat's Bubba and Purdy.
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Jim and his Chevelle.
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Jim and his Chevelle.
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Jim and his Chevelle.
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Jim and his 1967 327/4spd Chevelle
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Chevelle Club of Houston Dedication
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Jim's derby cars 1963 & 1964
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Jim and his car 1965
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Semi Finals 1966
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School Picture 1962.
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Jim's derby years.
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Jim and Childhood friends.
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David & Mary Grace
July 16, 2008
Jim's Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful neighbor and we will deeply miss him. When he wasn't on the road, he would always come over and visit never forgetting to bring treats for our dogs. It's just not going to be the same around here anymore! He will forever have a place in our hearts! Please don't hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do for ya'll.
Very truly yours,
David & Mary Grace
Cypress, TX
Nicholas Wm. LaMonica
July 16, 2008
We are all sorry for your loss, Jim was something special to all of us. There is nothing that could be put into words that would express our feeling, God knows what he is doing, Jim's is in a better place. We all wish he could have lived a more full life but we appreciate the wonderful times we had together. He had a way of making you feel good just to see him, his talent was second to none. I could talk about him on and on, but or roads will cross again my friend. From our very sad and shocked hearts we hope your pain will dull with time. He is gone but will never leave our hearts and minds. Thanks for the good times Jim, from one of your many saddened friends, see you on the other side.
Nicholas Wm. LaMonica
July 16, 2008
We are all sorry for your loss, Jim was something special to all of us. There is nothing that could be put into words that would express our feeling, God knows what he is doing, Jim's is in a better place. We all wish he could have lived a more full life but we appreciate the wonderful times we had together. He had a way of making you feel good just to see him, his talent was second to none. I could talk about him on and on, but or roads will cross again my friend. From our very sad and shocked hearts we hope your pain will dull with time. He is gone but will never leave our hearts and minds. Thanks for the good times Jim, from one of your many saddened friends, see you on the other side.
Cassie (Fox) Schramm
July 16, 2008
Goins Family,I remember all the good times we shared going to school together parades just messing around. I am sorry to hear of your loss may God bless and keep you all safe.
Kathy Grimes
July 16, 2008
Mrs.Goins, Nancy, Linda & Mike, and Bobby,
My sympathy and prayers are with you to try and help you through this unbearable time. We had alot of good times on Black St. and Mason Park. Jimmy loved his cars, and we shared in the joy of looking cool riding with him. We had fun times at Central High with Jimmy, Rick Acker, Chris Acker, Westly Singleton, and Ronnie Radoichin. Jimmy & I enjoyed watching our sisters cheer at the Hoban games and twirling for Central. He & I we're shy, but we felt like part of the "In-crowd".
I know nothing will seem to fill the void you feel today. Please know others care and send their love and sympathy.
Deepest Sympathy,
Kathy (McGuinness)
Kathy Grimes
July 16, 2008
Dana and Nicole,
Words just don't seem to really espress how hard it is to loose a loved one. Even if we don't always show it, there is a special bond between daughters and their father. We forget how quickly our lives can change in an instant, and our chance to say "I love you" , is gone. Hold on to your fond memories, as I will of sharing alot of good times with you dad and mom at Central High. Please extend my symphathy to your mother.
Deepest Sympathy,
Kathy ( McGuinness)
Laura Wieland
July 16, 2008
We are so sorry about your Dad's passing.
My heart goes out to you......may God be with you..........Love.....Denny and Laura
Vicki McCain
July 16, 2008
Mrs. Goins, Linda, Bobby and Nancy, We are so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. We have many great memories of your family, Mason Park and Central High School. Your family was such an important part of our lives growing up. We will be praying for your family during this difficult and grieving time. We are so sorry for your loss. Fondly, Bill and Vicki McCain (Elzholz)
Gail Fox
July 15, 2008
Marie I am so sorry to hear the loss of Jim.Its been a long time since i lived on Spicer St.Our girls were in the Marching group Connie and Cassie Fox.It takes time to heal from our losses but God is there to help you thru Love and God bless your family Gail Fox
CONNIE (FOX) VAUGHAN
July 15, 2008
MARIE, LINDA,BOBBY AND NANCY
I AM SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS JIM WAS A GOOD KID AND FUN TO BE AROUND. MANY MEMORIES ON VINE ST MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW LINDA GIVE ME A CALL OR EMAIL ME WHEN YOU GET THE CHANCE ITS BEEN A LONG TIME JUST READING SOME OF THE NAMES ON HERE BRING BACK MEMORIES
Colleen Childress
July 15, 2008
I remember many good time since Spicer School and into High School
with Jimmy. We had fun hanging out with the Ackers and the Goins clan. I will cherish all those memories and especially when I look back at the Spicer School class photos. It brings a smile to my face.
May God Bless your family.
Love to All,
Colleen(Mooney)Chidlress
Vicki Gall
July 15, 2008
Dear Mrs. Goins, Linda, Nancy and Bobby,
We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy, our prayers are with you all.
Our deepest sympathy
Chuck & Vicki Gall
David and Colleen Grace
July 15, 2008
To all who were close to Jim, we are very sorry for your loss. We knew Jim for several years and things just wont be the same without him. He will be greatly missed. To Jim's family, if there is anything at all that we can do please do not hesitate to ask.
Ramona Lindsay Sisler
July 15, 2008
Linda:
I am praying for you through this difficult time. It is so difficult to say goodbye. It is during these times that God gives us the gift of "memory" so that we can remember the good times. Those times sustain us throughout the years! (I just noticed that he and I shared the same birthday!) May God bless all of you.
Amanda Smith
July 15, 2008
Dear Dana, Nicole, and Family,
I was so saddened when I heard about the loss of Uncle Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you, Amanda
Lyn (Walker) Gwinn
July 15, 2008
To Jimmy's family, sister Linda *Mike; and brother Bob (Debbie) I am so sorry for your loss .....please know that you all are in my thoughts...
Lyn (Walker) Gwinn
[email protected]
Cris (Acker) Williams
July 15, 2008
Marie, Linda, Bobby and Nancy,
Jimmy was like an extra brother to me. As far back as I can remember Linda and Jimmy were a part of my life growing up. Playing tag till dark, derby's being built. football in the street and just hanging around, they are great memories. Rick has stayed in touch with Jimmy over the years and I'm glad they did. I haven't seen Jimmy in years but I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Linda, please contact me when you get home.
Jan Roelofs
July 15, 2008
Dear Family,
I'm the sister of your Dad's neighbor, Karen. I've only met your dad a few times, but when he was in Phoenix, he helped me look for a car and gave me very good advice! This is one tiny example of the way he shared his gifts and interest with strangers. I'm sure you could add many examples of the wonderful person he was. My sympathy goes out to you as I know how hard it is when a parent passes on. Be gentle with yourselves and remember only the good!
LisaRenee' Cullum
July 15, 2008
Jimmy, I will miss you very much. Even though I am your cousin, you were like a brother to me. My kids will miss you as well and their Banana splits you made for them. Blessings to "our" family. LisaRenee' Cullum
Michel Kavalecz (Casto
July 15, 2008
Nicole and Dana,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Nicole, please give me a call when you get a chance. I will be thinking of you.
Ronnie Greer
July 15, 2008
My condolences go out to Jim's family. I remember the days at Spicer School with Jimmy and playing together for hours on end, Jimmy and myself were the best of friends. My heart goes out. May he rest in peace.
Julie Winters
July 15, 2008
Nicole and Dana, I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My prayers are with you and if you need anything at all don't hesitate to call.
Linda Lewis
July 15, 2008
Mrs. Goins and Linda, Nancy and Bobby:
I grew up with Jim and Linda when I went to Spicer School. It's been a long time but I've seen Linda and Marie a couple times this pass year. I am so sorry to hear about Jim. Linda I will give you a call and we'll go to dinner with Colleen.
You are all in my thoughst and prayers.
Linda (Buffa) Lewis and Zana Buffa
Keith and Jennifer Dershem
July 15, 2008
Dana, Nicole, and Family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Jim. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Lewis
July 15, 2008
I have known the Goins family since grade school. Mrs. Goins and Linda my prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time. Linda I still have your phone number I'll give you a call soon and we can get together with Colleen.
Love, Linda (Buffa) Lewis and Zana Buffa
Akron, OH
Roger Kinney
July 15, 2008
Marie, Nancy, and Bobbie, I'm sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Rick Acker informed me. I will never forget growing up next door playing with Jim. He looked me up about 5 years ago. I didn't recognize him. He looked great. We got to talk for awhile about the old days. It was great. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Roger Kinney
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