In Memory Of
Bennie W. Goodwin
1934
2022
Bennie W. Goodwin
March 13, 1934 — July 27, 2022
Bennie Wilburn Goodwin, age 88, of Saint Charles (formerly Florissant), Missouri went home to Jesus on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born in Marianna, Arkansas on March 13, 1934 to Wilburn ("Pete") and Gladys Goodwin (nee Smith). He was married to Polly Goodwin for 59 years. Bennie was a Marketing Manager for 32 years at Angelica Uniform Company.
He participated in many activities with his good friends at Fairwinds Senior Living Community, where he enjoyed living since 2017, and will be greatly missed by the dedicated staff and residents.
His church lay leadership was exhibited for decades at First Baptist Church of Ferguson, Missouri and more recently at Waypoint Church in St Charles. He enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, serving as a Deacon, and being involved in many other ministries. He also enjoyed leading a Monday Bible Study group at Fairwinds, as well as sending out a periodic bible study to a large group via email.
Bennie was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War. He graduated from University of Arkansas, where he met and married his bride, Polly, and both were lifelong fans of the Razorbacks, passing it on to the next (and next!) generations.
Bennie is survived by his children: Alice (Colyn) Goodwin-Davey, Jon (Tammy) Goodwin, Meg (Darrell) Batchelor; Grand-children: Justin (Lauren) Goodwin, Sara Batchelor, Jenni (Aaron) Owen, Daniel Batchelor, Christopher (Jill) Davey; Great-Grandsons: Knox Goodwin, Silas Goodwin, Case Goodwin, Brooks Owen, Elliot Owen.
Also he was survived by his sister, June (Sonny) Hubbard, and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete (Wilburn M.) and Gladys L. Goodwin; and his wife, Polly (Alice Vivian) Goodwin.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 3:00pm at Waypoint Church (Powerhouse Room) 4075 Old Hwy 94 South, St Charles, 63304 with Ron Beckner officiating. There will be no internment as Bennie has donated his body to science.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked any donations be given to the Missions Fund, either at Waypoint or to the Church of your choosing.
To share a memory of Bennie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He participated in many activities with his good friends at Fairwinds Senior Living Community, where he enjoyed living since 2017, and will be greatly missed by the dedicated staff and residents.
His church lay leadership was exhibited for decades at First Baptist Church of Ferguson, Missouri and more recently at Waypoint Church in St Charles. He enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, serving as a Deacon, and being involved in many other ministries. He also enjoyed leading a Monday Bible Study group at Fairwinds, as well as sending out a periodic bible study to a large group via email.
Bennie was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War. He graduated from University of Arkansas, where he met and married his bride, Polly, and both were lifelong fans of the Razorbacks, passing it on to the next (and next!) generations.
Bennie is survived by his children: Alice (Colyn) Goodwin-Davey, Jon (Tammy) Goodwin, Meg (Darrell) Batchelor; Grand-children: Justin (Lauren) Goodwin, Sara Batchelor, Jenni (Aaron) Owen, Daniel Batchelor, Christopher (Jill) Davey; Great-Grandsons: Knox Goodwin, Silas Goodwin, Case Goodwin, Brooks Owen, Elliot Owen.
Also he was survived by his sister, June (Sonny) Hubbard, and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete (Wilburn M.) and Gladys L. Goodwin; and his wife, Polly (Alice Vivian) Goodwin.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 3:00pm at Waypoint Church (Powerhouse Room) 4075 Old Hwy 94 South, St Charles, 63304 with Ron Beckner officiating. There will be no internment as Bennie has donated his body to science.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked any donations be given to the Missions Fund, either at Waypoint or to the Church of your choosing.
To share a memory of Bennie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bennie W. Goodwin, please visit our flower store.
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