He was a decorated Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his son, Wally Goodin.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ina Goodin; three sons, Mike Goodin, Stephen (Ava) Goodin and Jeff Goodin; a daughter-in-law, Clarice Goodin; ten grandchildren, Lee Goodin, Michael Goodin, Jr., Theo (Michelle) Goodin, Emily (Ryan) Langenderfer, Derek Goodin, Laura (Tim) Youngblood, Anna (Robby) Triest, Erika Seabury, Matthew Goodin and Joshua (Jennifer) Goodin and ten great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Alabama Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Friday, from 9:30 – 11:00 prior to the service. Entombment will follow in Alabama Heritage Cemetery.