Freestone County, Texas
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Johnny Goodwin
(Died February 14, 2008)

Johnny Goodwin
Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Goodwin were held on Sunday, February 17, 2008,
at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Bro. Darrell Beggs officiated. 
Interment followed the service at Greenwood Cemetery. Johnny passed away on
February 14, 2008 in an automobile accident near Freestone. He was born in 
Oceanside, California, but grew up in Cleveland, Texas. He moved to Teague when
he was a freshman in high school. Johnny graduated from Teague High School in 
the class of 1978. He worked in Africa for a few years after several years of 
employment with Westmoreland Coal Company, but had recently returned to work at
Westmoreland. Johnny was never at a loss for words and was known to always have
a “comeback” for everything! He never met a stranger and had a heart of gold. 
Johnny loved music and enjoyed singing. He always put his family first. Johnny 
was a member of First Baptist Church in Teague. He is survived by his wife,
Jackie Goodwin of Teague; sons; Corey R. Goodwin of Dallas and Evan J. Goodwin 
of Teague; daughter, Jessica Goodwin of San Marcos; mother, Leah Stephens of 
Teague; father, Sam Goodwin of Teague; two brothers, Danny D. Goodwin of 
Missouri and Steve Goodwin & wife Terri of Teague; two sisters, Patty Smith of 
Teague and Pamela Chavez & husband Mauricio of Humble; numerous nieces, 
nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Johnny was preceded in death by
one brother, Sammy Lee Goodwin, and one sister, Teresa McCain.

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Teague Chronicle
February 21st, 2008


JOHNNY GOODWIN


Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Goodwin, 49, were held on Sunday, February 17, 2008, 
at the First Baptist Church in Teague, Texas.

Bro. Darrell Beggs officiated and interment followed the service at Greenwood Cemetery 
in Teague.

Johnny passed away on February 14, 2008, in an automobile accident near Freestone. He 
was born in Oceanside, California, but grew up in Cleveland, Texas. He moved to Teague 
when he was a freshman in high school. Johnny graduated from Teague High School in 
the class of 1978. He worked in Africa for a few years after several years of employment 
with Westmoreland Coal Company, but had recently returned to work at Westmoreland.

Johnny was never at a loss for words and was known to always have a “comeback” for 
everything! He never met a stranger and had a heart of gold. Johnny loved music and 
enjoyed singing. He always put his family first. Johnny was a member of First Baptist 
Church in Teague.

He is survived by his wife Jackie Goodwin of Teague; his sons Corey R. Goodwin of 
Dallas and Evan J. Goodwin of Teague; his daughter Jessica Goodwin of San Marcos; his 
mother Leah Stephens of Teague and his father Sam Goodwin of Teague. His brothers 
Danny D. Goodwin of Missouri and Steve Goodwin and wife Terri of Teague; his sisters 
Patty Smith of Teague and Pamela Chavez and husband Mauricio of Humble; numerous 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive Mr. Goodwin.

He was preceded in death by his brother Sammy Lee Goodwin and his sister Teresa 
McCain.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to a fund for the Goodwin family at the 
Freestone Credit Union, 613 Main Street, Teague, Texas 75860.

Please visit our website at www.bowersfuneralhome.net to sign the memorial guestbook 
or to leave a message for the family.

Bowers Funeral Home of Teague was in charge of the arrangements.