William D. "Bill" Goodwin

William "Bill" D. Goodwin, 78, of Philadelphia, MO, passed away at 3:30 PM, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Dewayne Lorenson will officiate. Burial with full Military Honors performed by Boots-Dickson Post #174 of the American Legion will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, MO. Friends and Family are invited to Bill's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. William was born October 12, 1946, to Robert F. Goodwin and Pauline Daly Goodwin. He married Waunetia Fessenden Goodwin on September 21, 1968, in Palmyra, MO. She preceded him in death June 24, 2015. Survivors include his children, Mark Goodwin of Hannibal, MO, Jeff (Erica) Goodwin of Philadelphia, MO, , brother, Bobby (Brenda) Goodwin of Palmyra, MO, sisters, Donna Morris of Hannibal, MO, Karen (Jim) Beadle of Palmyra, Mo, grandchildren, Michael Goodwin, Shelby (AJ) Wellman, Levi Goodwin, Jonathan Goodwin, Jorja Goodwin, Caston Goodwin, Daxton Goodwin, Amelia Wellman and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Mike Goodwin and Dewayne Goodwin. Bill was a man of simple joys and a homebody by nature. His evenings were often spent watching "Gunsmoke", "Iron Chef ", and Cheaters. Bill spent time challenging his mind by doing word searches. Along with partaking in Fried Fish and BBQ, he also enjoyed the crunch of ice, the sweetness of bananas, and the crisp refreshment of a zero-sugar soda. Bill's passion for the great outdoors was undeniable. He cherished the thrill of fishing and hunting, patiently tracking deer and coyotes. Bill immersed himself in the dirt of his garden or you could find him riding on one of his garden tractors. His affinity for running heavy equipment was an extension of his desire to shape and foster growth, whether it be in his own backyard or in the larger expanses of his community. He retired from the Marion County Highway Department. The music of the Beach Boys and Alan Jackson provided the soundtrack to Bill's life. Bill's legacy is deeply rooted in the simple pleasures he cherished and the natural wonders he respected. His life will continue to inspire those who knew and loved him. Pallbearers will be Bill Goellner, Joe Ferguson, Ben West, Pete Fee, Mike Schaefer, Steve Drebenstedt and Carl McElwee. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill's grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the Grandkids in care of Jeff Goodwin.