Jack was born November 29, 1926 in Chatham County to the late Newton Jackson Goodwin and Jeanette Jenks Goodwin. He was a graduate of Oscar Smith High School in South Norfolk, VA and attended Elon University. Jack worked at the naval shipyard in Portsmouth, VA and SUP Ships in Newport News, VA as a naval architect.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Goodwin; son, Joel Goodwin; brother, Carlton Goodwin; sister, Helen Renn; and son-in-law, Wally Dupont
Jack is survived by his son, Jack Goodwin; daughter, Sheryl Dupont; granddaughter, Megan Goodwin.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 7th at Olive Chapel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Memorials may be sent to Amedisys Hospice, 220 New Fidelity Ct, Garner, NC 27529.
Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net