11/24/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Curly Goodwin
Willis E.
Goodwin
(1920 - 21 Nov 2010)
Newport News High School Class of about 1938
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11/24/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Curly Goodwin
Willis E.
Goodwin Newport News High School Class of about 1938 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today. 
Curly Goodwin, Class
of about 1938, father of Betsy Goodwin Davis ('66) of VA and
Patsy Goodwin Martin ('68) of VA, passed away in
Newport News on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the age of 90.
From the Daily Press - 11/24/10:
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Willis E. Goodwin |
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NEWPORT NEWS -
Willis E. 'Curly' Goodwin, 90, a lifelong Newport News resident, passed away on
Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. Mr. Goodwin retired after 35 years of service from Verizon. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific, he was the oldest member of Coastal Community Church, he was track champion of Newport News High School, member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, and Mended Hearts. He loved everything to do with the water; fishing and taking cruises. He was passionate about his family who cherished him and knows there will never be another one like him. |
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Ida Goodwin; and a brother, Floyd. Survivors include his adoring wife of 63 years, Betty; two daughters, Betsy Davis (Ron) and Patsy Martin (Jimmy); granddaughter, Mary Burgett (Brad); and two great-grandchildren, Delaney and Joshua. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Scott Banning and his office and all those who cared for him during his illness. A celebration of his life will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at Coastal Community Church, 6406 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692. A visitation and reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coastal Community Church, Building Fund, PO Box 1506, Yorktown, VA 23692. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in the Daily Press from November 24 to November 25, 2010. Visit Guest Book |
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November 24, 2010
We are so
very sorry to hear of your loss and hope that you
find comfort in knowing how many friends are
thinking of you at this sad time.
Curly, I am so sorry for
Betty and the rest of your family. I know they will miss you dearly.
Curly and Betty were always together; where you found one, the other
was also there. There was no way you could know one and not know the
other. Betty, everyone that knew you and Curly (you know us old
telephone people) hold you in our hearts and our prayers are with
you and your family. God Bless you all.
~ Judy Buchanan, Newport News, Virginia
Betty, I am so sorry
to hear about Curly's passing. Heaven has a new crown jewel. He
was loved by so many, especially my mom and dad. I know what he
meant to you and he adored you. All my love and you are in my
thoughts and prayers.
love
Betty, Betsy, and Patsy,
On this Thanksgiving Eve, we learned of Curly's passing. We are sad, but thankful to have some wonderful memories of him from the cruise we took some years ago. We will remember him always smiling and chewing his gum. He brought smiles and laughter to others wherever he went. Remember, we are next door if you need us. God bless you and comfort you! Jerry and Judy ~ Jerry & Judy Allen, Newport News, Virginia 
Patsy, I know exactly how you are feeling right now. It is so
unbearably painful that it hurts to even think about it much less
talk about it. Know that he loved you and your family and that he
gave you something of his that will always remain, that smiling
personality and warmth that everyone is drawn to. Believe me when I
say that it does get better each day, but the tears will still pop
up as unexpected memories flood back. I have been missing my Father
for almost 12 years now and I think of him daily, but nowadays, when
I do, I smile a whole lot more.....you are in our thoughts and
prayers.~ Julie and Steve White, Hampton, Virginia
Betsy and family, You were so lucky to have Mr. G. for so long. All of you will be at my table this day, in my heart and in my prayers. God Bless. ~ Linda May Crayton '66, Hampton, Virginia
Betty and Family, we were so
very sorry to hear of
Curly's passing, worked with
him many years at C&P always
fun to be with, will never
forget the good times. Take care. Gene and Sheila Bloxom
Aunt Betty, Betsy &
Patsy,
I was heartbroken to learn that Uncle Curly has passed away on Sunday. Kathleen and I really enjoyed seeing you all at Sandy's Reception and I've thought of you often since then. Uncle Curly had such a buoyant spirit and a wonderful, playful sense of humor. Our prayers are with you. Bill and Kathleen Ashe
I was sorry to read about
Curly's passing. It has been
forever since I worked with
you both at C&P and it
always brightened my day to
have Curly drop by our
office. You and your family
are in my thoughts and
prayers.
~ Linda Walker,
Hampton, Virginia
Betty
So very sorry to hear of Curly's passing. I will remember the great times we had a work. Thinking of you. "Ms. Green" ~ Carole Green, Niantic, Connecticut
Betsy
and
Patsy,
Larry and I are so sorry to learn of your Father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mrs.
Goodwin,
Betsy
and
Patsy,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Goodwin's passing. I will always remember his smile, his quick wit and the good times I associate with him. I think he set a standard for Dads that a lot of us try to emulate and few manage to do. You are all in my thoughts. Bob Kenney
Betsy
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Rick Hartline Class of 66
Patsy
and
Betsy,
I am
sorry
to
hear
of
your
father's
passing,
but
at
the
same
time
I
had
a
warm
feeling
just
reading
what
others
had
written
about
him.
It
sounds
like
he
was
a
wonderful
person
and
a
joy
to
be
around.
God
bless
the
two
of
you
and
your
Mom.
Jim Dossett '66
Betsy & Patsy,
We've been out of town for several days so I'm just now hearing of your father's passing. I am so deeply sorry and know what you are going through. You and your family are in my prayers that you may find comfort in God's care. Time will help heal the hurt but thankfully your memories will last forever. Sending special prayers for your Mom.
Betty, Betsy, and Patsy
We were so sad to here of Curly's passing. We will always remember his smiling face at Hardee's and, of course, his story telling. We love you all dearly.
Betsy & Patty,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I wish I could come down to be with you at the Celebration of Life, but my thoughts and prayers will be about you. God Bless. Chuck Jones
Betsy, Patsy and Mrs. Goodwin, You are in my prayers as you face the days ahead without your father/husband. You were blessed to have him with you for so many wonderful years. May your memories help you always hold him in your heart.
Beverly Sledge
Betsy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your wonderful father.
Love and God's comfort to you all --
Prayers
are
being
said
for
you
and
your
family.
I am
so
glad
you
had
all
these
wonderful
years
together.
Remember
the
good
times..
Take
care;
you
were
truly
blessed.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Dads are so special. I'm sure you both made him proud. God bless you.
Dear Betsy and Patsy, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know you will miss him greatly. My prayers are with you and your mother.
Betsy,My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, God Bless you, Brenda (Eakes) Insley
Betsy and Patsy,
You have my heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your Dad. I did not know him personally but it seems he was truly a wonderful person.
Betsy, Patsy and Family,
Out thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I know how much you will miss him as Dad's are special men. Cherish all the wonderful memories that he has brought into your lives.
Betsy,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Hold tight to the memories and special times you had together. Thoughts and prayers,
To the Family of Willis Goodwin, My sympathy to you. Mr. Curly will be missed. He lived a long life. May the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort give you and your Family comfort.
To Curly's Family,
I am sorry to hear of his passing. What a wonderful person he was. He always had a smile and of course his chewing gum!! Cherish your memories. You are in my prayers.
Dear Betty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such wonderful memories of you and Curly on our cruises together. Please know that I am thinking of you. Sincerely, Ilse Studenroth
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Our deepest sympathies
are extended to Betsy, Patsy, and the Goodwin family and their friends at this difficult
time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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