Charles was a sweet, loving person, he always had a smile for everyone.  We will miss him very much but I know he is at peace now.  My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Papa you will certainly be missed. You will have a special place in my heart forever. Thank you for being a wonderful grandparent.  The memories I have will live on.

Given in memory to Uncle Charles - a gentleman with kind words, a special smile, calm spirit, gentle manner and always interested in the lives of the many children in his family.

Loved by all,

Nieces,Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews
Goens, Ridenhour, and Read families 

To the Employees and Residents of the Masonic Home of Richmond, Virginia.  We are most appreciative of your friendship and personal, professional care extended to Charles over the many wonderful years of his stay and life there.  He was so pleased to be there to share in the wonderful spirit and lifestyle offered  to him there as a resident.  The campus is so beautiful and a truly comforting atmosphere.  Thank you for for generous spirit and many kindnesses extended to him and his family over many years.

Sincerely,
The Goens Family

Charles,
A dear and special brother and uncle.  
You will be in our thoughts and missed in the many days to come.

Joyce Goens, and family
Gloucester, Va.

For Larry, Gerry  and famlies -  Thoughts of you during this difficult time.  May your sadness be brief, and your special best memories of your brother Charles, bring comfort and healing.

Wayne and Mary Goens Boothe
Roanoke, Va

For my dear and special nephew, Charles.  You given much love and joy that will be in our hearts forever.  You  have always been so thoughtful and such strength in your gentle ways.
With much love,
Aunt Alma and Jack
Gloucester,  Va

To Larry, Lynne, Gerry, Debbie and family members.  We are sorry for the loss of your dear brother, Charles.  Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May his memory bring you strength and comfort in the days and years to come.
Carol and Jimmy Goens
Roanoke, Va

In love and memory of Charles-
Charles was such a wonderful person to everyone.  His kindness meant so much!  Everyone knew of his goodness and calm spirit  that he shared with each of his family members!
He was so much like his Father, a real joy to be around.
He will be missed, but  always well remembered fondly.
With love,
Mary Jo Goens
Yorktown, va


Charles, Jr., was one  rare , truly  gentle and endearing spirit. His love, respect and kindness to all  was  given honestly, freely, and with deeply inspiring Christian values and meaning.  We are all extremely proud of him and the life long example  of his gifts of love and honor towards others he was  so faithful  to throughout his life.  You are such a gift.
We are so blessed to have you and will remember you in our hearts  and in our prayers forever!

With love, Brenda
Williamsburg, Va



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Charles Hill Goens, Jr.

June 25, 1936 – September 14, 2018

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