Glen Goodwin

Glen "Joe" Eldon Goodwin, 83, died April 6, 2008 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his loving family on his 83rd birthday softly listening to the song, "Sweet Hour of Prayer". Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as Seaman First class on the U.S.S. Nashville honored with the following commendations: Asiatic Pacific Medal with eight stars; Philippine Liberation Medal with two stars; and the WWII Victory Medal. During this time, he first learned his trade as a carpenter, which he later put to use at General Motors in Ontario for 35½ years.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Loretta Gwinn Goodwin; cherished children, John Debbie Goodwin, Nancy Lloyd Fulton, Kevin Tracy Parsons, Leisa Patrick Ewald and Ron Sandy Gibson; twenty grandchildren, Chuck, Sheri, Chad, Greg, John, Tim, Mike, Dustin, Monica, Skip, Tiffani, Kelsi, Kayci, Lanaya, Patrick Jr., Michelle, James, Lauren, Stephanie and Stacie; and twelve great-grandchildren. Joe also leaves behind a brother, Gayle Norma Goodwin; his wonderful cousin, Nita McCraken. Preceding him in death were his parents, Preston and Grace Efaw Goodwin, son-in-law, Wayne Gray; and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Goodwin.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home conducted by Pastor Curtis Evans. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery with military rites by Richland County Joint Veteran's Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Brethren Church, 531 Marion Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44903.