Willis Goodwin Obituary

Eartha and Family:

Please accept our sympathy in the loss of Willis. I know he will be missed by many people, including us..........
You are in our prayers.
Rosemary and Marvin

To the Goodwin Family,

You have my deepest sympathy and heart felt condolences. May the fond memories of Dr. Goodwin be a reminder that he was a man chosen by God for a "Human Mission". I will always remember the care he had for the people as he initiated the plans for the SICHCC. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts as you walk this road of grief. May God contine to embrace you and keep you near.

Dena Forrest and Family

My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to the family of the Rev. Goodwin; a Godly man and family friend.

Its hard to lose a love one. But as time goes on it will heal. When Forever is just a word, without meaning, the pain lasts nearly that long.

OH! it's so hard when your heart is ripped right out of your body,then we realize that GOD!! has it right in the palm of his hands. I LOVE YOU ALL and sorry to hear about Rev.Goodwin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sorry to hear of your lost love one keep the faith and trust in the lord he will take care of you

my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

From Calvary ame Pastor aid board, We will like to send our condolences out to the family off Rev Goodwin, our thoughs and prayers are with you,we are hear for you, Rev Ida Mae Harrison and pastor aid board members

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

To my Aunt Eartha, and Cousins Quentin and Earvin, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Rev. will be greatly missed. I wish I could have been there. Here is a big hug from my family to yours.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May Peace and Comfort surround you.

To Quentin, Irvin and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and yours. I will miss Rev. Goowin. He named me the "Wee-Little Boy" and that nickname has stuck with me. Be strong. We all know that with the love of the Lord, we can get through all things. He will forever be a landmark and a pillar in the world. I know, he has positively affected my life. Remember, Quentin and Irvin, you have a brother here in Wisconsin who will keep you in prayer.

To Irvin & Family
I pray the Lord's blessing upon you and your family. . Hold tight to one another and the Lord will see you all through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

I have been blessed to know Rev. Goodwin. I worked feeding the hungry with him through Society of St. Andrew. He will be missed.

LINDA AND FAMILY;
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE EXTENDED TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MR. GOODWIN WAS A VERY BLESSED BUT GOOD-HEARTED MAN. MAY YOU ALL CONTINUE TO BE BLESSED...FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS...GWENETTA LOGAN-FRASIER(GWEN)AND FAMILY

Sis. Goodwin and Family:
We are so thankful for the many contributions that Dr. Goodwin have made in our lives. You all have been there through weddings, college, death, spiritual guidance, free vegetables and the works. Who can ask for a better legend in their lives. I thank him for assiting me in college, "that was Great Faith". I thank him for shadowing me through my ministry "that was Great Faith". Finally, I thank him for being present at my ordinations as he promised. Therefore, I know in my heart his memories and work shall never cease. A giant that will be missed. My family is very thnakful.
Leroy, Peggy, Terrell, Sha-ri, Kyana and Abraham.

To the Goodwin Family,

At this time we are embracing you in our hearts and our spirit in the passing of our colleague, mentor, friend, counselor and former Pastor of Big Wesley (Hollywood). Dr. Goodwin will be greatly missed on the Sea Islands of Charleston. We know that his spirit will live on through you, as he has touched many lives and have left fond memories with us all.

God is our refuge and strength With sympathy and a word from helen steiner rice, "let not your heart be trubled" nor your mind be filled with fear, for you have god's reassurance that He's always very near... And no prayer goes unanswered, and no one walks alone, For if trust our Father we are never on our own... The helping hands of dear friends will be praying for you, too, And in the loving Father's care things will all be well for. In Deepest Sympathy

With heartfelt sympathy

Dear Goodwin Family,
We have all lost a "giant among men". What a kind hearted and generous gentleman Rev. Goodwin was. He had great concern for feeding the hungry. He never turned down food that would help nourish the poor. He was a "partner" in helping the Society of St. Andrew feed the hungry. You will be missed, my friend!
Marian Kelly, Director of Potato Project/Society of St. Andrew
"Gleaning America's Fields, Feeding America's hungry"

To the Goodwin Family:

Your loved one has left a legacy behind, both here and abroad. He was a tall, lean, and studious man and whenever he entered the Ministerial Alliance meeting, everyone took note. He was very vocal in his belief in humanity and racial disparity. I loved being in his presence. God bless you all and hold on to what the Lord has given us, MEMORIES.

To Irvin and the Goodwin Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you as you grieve and heal from the loss of this most extraordinary man of God. Willis will be missed, but he will not be forgotten.

To the Family of Pastor Goodwin. Truly, a champion for justice and spirituality will be missed. Pastor Goodwin leaves a legacy of HOPE for those that have nothing else. May you rest in peace. The Pryor Family.

To Sister Eartha & Family, Thank you For Sharing Rev. Goodwin with us. We will Miss him Dearly.I have so many memories of my friend. Rev. Goodwin never let his Education,Status or Degrees get in the way of helping anybody, and I do mean anybody!

My deepest sympathy to the Goodwin Family. Much love and admiration from the Buncum and Hunter Family

Hi, Linda I am praying for you, love Lizzie Coaxum-568-6564 from Roper Hospital

Sis. Goodwin and family, our prayers are with you during this time of loss.
I will keep you all in my prayers and ask God to give all of you the strength you need to do what you have to do each day.

Gwen McCants & Family (New Francis Brown United Methodist Church)

REV.. YOU HAVE ALWAYS TRIED TO MAKE OTHER PEOPLE'S DREAMS COME TRUE BEFORE SEARCHING FOR YOUR OWN DREAMS.YOU'VE DEDICATED YOUR LIFE SERVING OTHERS AND BRINGING JOY AND HAPPINESS TO THEIR LIVES BEFORE EVEN THINKING OF YOUR OWN. IN YOUR LIFE, YOU'VE ALWAYS PUT SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBLEM BEFORE YOUR OWN. AND THIS IS WHAT MADE YOU `SO SPECIAL'.AND CERTAINLY YOU WILL BE MISSED.(BRO. HARRISON CORINTHIAN LODGE # 11) COLA.S.C.

My family and I express our deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the Rev. Dr. Willis Goodwin.

Rev. Goodwin loved the peope of Liberia, West Africa. During the heat of the Liberian Civil war (1990-1995), Rev. Goodwin collected relief items and food, and shipped them to Liberia. Until his demise, he continue to reachout to the people of Liberia.

May his soul rest in perfect peace, and light perpetual shine on him. Amen.

Rev. Fr. James T. Yarsiha & family

To; Sister Goodwin and Family,
Please know that my family and I are prayng with you. Rev. Goodwin held a special place in the Harrison/Heyward families. We could never forget how you two supported us in everything we did. We love Rev. Goodwin and we will miss him. I know that God will give you the strength you need to make it through this hard time. May God bless you and keep you.

A giant has fallen but his legacy will inspire many who knew him. Our prayers are with you.

Rev.Dr.Willis T.Goodwin was a Preacher, Teacher, Leader, Spiritual Man of God and a great Role Model for all who knew him. I remember when the was th pastor at ''Big Wesley'' in Hollywood. I've always loved to hear him preach and teach; he was my grandmother, aunts and uncles' pastor. Everyone in the Heyward family knew him and have grown to loved him even if he wasn't our Minister.I wont to say to his family hold on to Gods unchanging hands. The ''Doctor'' is alright and he's smiling saying ''Servant of God well Done''
Family Be Bless...

To the Goodwin Family:
We've lost a strong leader and a good mentor. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

To The Goodwin Family:

Rev. Goodwin was and will always be remembered as a good man. His kindness, patience and thoughtfulness was a beckon for many a loss souls whom he rescued for God. He was a man who stood head and shoulders above many and yet, it did not change him. He was a man with great values and integrity.

We all can say that by just knowing Rev. Goodwin, our lives are a little richer. Please accept our sincere condolences in your loss. We are praying that you will find comfort and peace as you look to the hills for help and strength. We suffer this great loss with you.

May you find comfort in the many special memories you have of him. We are blessed God shared him with us. I will always remember him as my pastor. God's strength will carry you through this time.

I loved Rev. Goodwin and looked forward to his smile, his laughter, his advice, and his encouragement every time he came to the trade center. I will miss him terribly and I am so glad to have been able to get to know him this past year. What a gift to me. What a joy in my life. I will always remember the contributions he constantly made to our state and community, and his unselfish positive nature. When anyone ever needed help, Rev. was the first in line to assist. God bless the Goodwin family, and all of his loved ones at this time. I know your grief must be deep. I am going to miss you Rev. Thank you for all that barbeque sauce and hot pepper sauce you brought me! You never ever stopped giving, and loving, and blessing everyone around you. You taught me so much by your character and good example. I have been honored in knowing you.

I loved Rev. Goodwin and looked forward to his smile, his laughter, his advice, and his encouragement every time he came to the trade center. I will miss him terribly and I am so glad to have been able to get to know him this past year. What a gift to me. What a joy in my life. I will always remember the contributions he contantly made to our state and community, and his unselfish positive nature. When anyone ever needed help, Rev. was the first in line to assist. God bless the Goodwin family, and all of his loved ones at this time. I know your grief must be deep, because mine is as well. I am going to miss you Rev. Thank you for all that barbeque sauce and hot pepper sauce you brought me! You never ever stopped giving, and loving, and blessing everyone around you. You taught me so much by your character and good example. I have been honored in knowing you.

In your time of sorrow,know that we're thinking of you with sincere sympathy.

Odenthia Meyers-Worix & Elliot Worix & Family

God will be your comforter today and always. We thank God for all the good work he did while on earth.

Mrs. Sarah Green and Family
Hollywood, SC 29449

Praise be unto God for the Great man of God he sent to us. God is good and his mercy endureth forever.

May the grace of God rest upon you. Remember the passion Rev.Goodwin had for Christ and his people.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Irwin, may god be with you and your family you have my deepest sympathy

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

TO THE GOODWIN FAMILY,
Our prayer's are with each of you during this time. We pray God's strength upon each of you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors and their good works do follow them.

So sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and your family.

To Mrs. Goodwin and Family,
Through experiencing the death of love ones, we know that God will allow you to feel His presence because He's with each of you. Continue to trust Him and know that He will carry you through. We will always pray for each of you.

With love,
Mrs. Lucille B. Cohen & Family
Mr. Joseph "JB" Hunt & Family
The Mikell Family

TO IRVIN AND FAMILY JUST GIVE GOD PRAISE AND THANKS FOR MR GOODWIN LIFE AND HIS LOVE. TO GOD BE THE GLORY. YOUR CO-WORKER KATHY SMITH

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

May warm memories of Rev. Dr. Goodwin be with you always. Our prayers are with you.

Salem United Methodist Church
Pastor & Mrs. C. L. Bowman

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of the passing of Rev. Willis. He was a great servant of God. He didn't even know me but he took the time to stop and listen to my problem, and steered me in the right direction. I am so deeply touched by his passing, but now we have another beautiful Angel in Heaven watching over us, the same as he did throughout his life. May God bless his soul and his family. He will be greatly missed, but his life was a life well lived for God. I am blessed to have had my life touched by him.

I know that God is there to comfort you during this time of sorrow. I remember Willis as a warm and friendly childhood friend to my brothers and me and I am sadden to learn of his homegoing. You have my sincere sympathy and prayers.

Willis was like a brother to my brother and me. We grew up together and shared a lot of great experiences, from fishing under the Breach Inlet bridge to getting spanked together for all of the really fun things we got caught doing. He will be greatly missed by my family and this community, even though he is in a better place.
We send our respects to his family and loved ones.
Buddy Kronsberg and Avram Kronsberg

To the Goodwin Family. Pastor will always live in the hearts of those he touched with the unconditional love he so unselfishly shared.

I am so sorry about your loss I Pray that the family find comfort in the word of God PSLS 27,He is our light. My God keep you and bless you always.

To: The Goodwin Family
Please know that we share in your loss and we are in the balance praying for you as you go through this season. Please know that seasons come, and seasons go. But may you find added strength and hope in the promises of our Lord. He has promised to strengthen us at the point of our every weakness!!!
Lottie Mae Glover & Children; Richard Jr., Elizabeth(Dee Dee), George

Our paths have crossed so many times at the Ministerial Alliance meetings and at meetings in the community where you worked hard at making a difference. The work you have done, speaks to your commitment to mankind and your call to service. May God bless your service and the family that is left behind.

My friend and colleague in the fight for social justice will certainly be missed in the struggle. He had such a colorful personality. As a non-traditional pastor, he did not have a problem taking his ministry to the streets locally and globally. His work to "feed the hungry and clothed the naked" did not fall on deaf ears. That call for service became his mission. He fed those that were hungry both spiritually and physically and for that those that are the least among us will surely miss him. Take flight my friend; I will miss you in the struggle.

MRS. GOODWIN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. MAY GOD CONTINUED TO KEEP AND BLESS YOU ALWAYS.

Aunt Eartha, Irvin, Quentin and the rest of the Goodwin family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of honoring a life well lived. I will always remember Uncle Willis as a man with a commanding presence who was quick to make you laugh, yet also inspire you with one of his many stories of travelling and doing mission work in Africa. He was a man who lived to make the world a better place by both his words and more importantly, his actions.

Love,

Chris and Shelley Dowling

TO THE GOODWIN FAMILY
IN SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS, MAY IT COMFORT YOU TO KNOW FRIENDS ARE THINKING OF YOU AND REMEMBERING YOU IN THEIR PRAYERS. GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

I speak for myself, and my deceased husband, Chad Davis. Chad loved Willis so much and was a friend in ministry, and personally, for many years. Willis, like Chad, died "with his boots on" serving the Lord. May God bless us all as we go on living without the ones we loved so very much.

What a man! Mrs. Goodwin and the rest of the family - please feel eternally grateful to God for having him bless you with this wonderful person in your life and please remember, there are many rooms in my father's house.

And so the Lord has come to reclaim one of His precious and anointed whose words of wisdom and encouragement will truly be missed

Eartha
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you are going through this time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort. Continue to keep your strong faith and trust in God and He will see you through.

Love,
Clyde and Sherry Bess

During this time of sadness, may your find comfort from friends and loved ones. I share in your loss.

To Mrs. Goodwin, Irvin & Quentin,
I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you all. My family have warm memories of the times our families shared together. Rev. Goodwin oftain reminded me of how we kept Tom when you all went on vacation. Thank God for memories. He is with the "Lilly of the valley" now and I can see him smiling with such joy to be finally be home with the Man he taught so much about. I love you all and may God's Grace carry you through. The Butler Family

To the Goodwin Family;
Please know that you are in our prayers.

GoodWin Family
You are richly Blessed as Rev. Goodwin was truly a man of God. He shared his belief with others and was not afraid to let people of all color know "God is wonderful." Rev Goodwin was ready to sahre God;s love, Folow his soirit and gave hm his all. For this numberless blessings are aiting for him in Heaven. As you celebrate his life Remember you are Richly Blessed.

Rev. Goodwin was our minister at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Sumter, South Carolina. As President of the Methodist Youth Fellowship(MYF)I looked up to him as a role model. He was my favorite pastor, as he spent time with the youth of Emmanuel and got us involved in community service. I remember him driving the church bus, working in the Soup kitchen and doing things that no other minister had ever done at Emmanuel. Rev. Goodwin was a true man of God who did not mind getting his hands dirty and working in all levels of God's House.
No flower blooms unseen and no life passes unmourned.
Jennifer Wells China, PhD

To My Dear Family,

We will certainly miss our dear cousin, but we know he is with the Lord! Thank God for his life. He made a difference to so many.

Sincerely,

Gwen McNeill Brown & Family

THE GOODWIN FAMILY
REV.WILLIS T. GOODMAN WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE. WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH ALSO. HE STOP BY THE HOUSE EVERY SO OFTEN TO GET HIS CRABS. THE PRAYERS WERE ALLWAYS THERE TO IN THE BACK YARD WITH HIM.
HE WAS AND IS A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND OF OUR FAMILY. HE IS RESTING NOW WITH JESUS AND THERE IS NO PAIN FOR HIM. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE FAMILY. HE HAS HELP US MENY TIMES WHEN IT WAS ROUGH. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE ALL WITH YOU'LL.

FROM WHITE'S LIVE CRABS
CAPT. SONNY AND JOYCE WHITE

We, the family of Zion's Hill MB Church express our sincere condolences to the Goodwin family. Rev Goodwin was a great inspriation in giving us his support in helping us establish the Strawberry Assistance Center at Zion's Hill. He was truly a friend and one that would encourage you in any way he could. Without God & his aid we must say there simply would not have been a respite center in the Strawberry area. He saw a need and shared the vision of our pastor and went shoulder to shoulder with him to establish the center and in his honor we are extending our doors to all of those families who has relatives with Alzheimer and dementia-related problems to come to the center and let us provide social respite care to help meet the need of your families and caregivers. He will be miss and without a doubt, he has left a mark on our community and all of the lives that he touch. Zion's Hill loved this great man of God and he will forever be in our heart. We will keep your family in prayer.

Margaret Pruden called me after hearing of the death of Willis from Charles and Eunice Hutchinson, all of us deeply attached to Willis and Eartha.

When you visited Indiana in the 1980's we played kickball in the cemetery next to our house and Quentin let us know that he would play a better game on a real ball field.

Willis was an outrageous and wonderful Prophet for God!

"Cudin" Jon Walters (Choctaw Mission, Choctaw, Mississippi) ([email protected]).

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I remember Rev. Goodwin a man tall in statue. He baptised me, I remember so well. With his big hands and raspy anointed voice. He preached with power and authority. When the holy spirit comes down he kicks up his leg high. Those rosie cheaks and big smile. He taught pray, and preach to all mankind.To god be the glory. Ronnie & Mary

To the Goodwin Family,
Our prayers are with you in your lost.

TO THE GOODWIN FAMILY

HE WILL BE MISSED. FRANCIS BROWN WILL ALL WAYS CHERISH HIM. THANK GOD FOR HIS LOVE. TAKE COMFORT DURING YOUR TIME OF MOURNING

To the Goodwin Family, Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. Rev. Goodwin was very dear to us in our spiritual life. He was the pastor of Emmanuel when I became a member of Emmanuel. He performed the marriage ceremony at our youngest daughter's wedding. He was our pastor when Hurricane Hugo hit Sumter in 1989. And he was a beloved friend to our family. The Goodwin family left a legacy of Christian service in the establishment of the Goodwin Family Life Center and Soup Kitchen at Emmanuel UMC in Sumter. The Soup Kitchen continues to provide meals every day to scores of people, and the Family Life Center is the pulse of outreach ministries at Emmanuel. Mrs. Goodwin, please know that we love you and will keep you in our prayers. We have fond memories of your leadership and friendship during your tenure at at Emmanuel, and we remember fondly your coming from Charleston a couple of years ago to speak at our United Methodist Women's annual program. We continue to admire your personal strength and caring demeanor, even during challenging times. Truly, the Goodwin family has brought to others God's Kingdom on earth. You have helped many to understand their value and their worth in carrying out God's will. Rev. Goodwin served our generation well, and you have been a strong partner in that service. We love you and encourage you to continue to be strong, loving and faithful. Hope to see you soon. Mr/Mrs. James and Julia Wells

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God give you the strength to endure.

GOD WILL KEEP YOU IN THIS TIME!!!

To The Goodwin Family

A Pastor; A Leader; A Friend.
Rev. Goodwin, you will truly be
missed.

Micheal L. Nesbitt

To
Mrs.Goodwin & Family:
It is with deep regret that we learned of Rev. Goodwin's passing.
Our
condolences to you and the family. He was truly good to our family, and
we will never forget. What a blessing to have known him in this life.
He will be truly missed,we will always keep you and the family in our
daily prayers, and hope you find peace and comfort knowing that he is home with
the Lord.
God Bless.
Bertha Maybank & Family
(Wash.U.M.Church)

To The Goodwin Family

We,The Nesbitt Family would like to
express our heartfelt condolence at
the lost of your dear loved one. We
will never forget the love and support Rev.Goodwin and your family
showed to us during our hour of
bereavement.We too mourn your lost.
All of you will be in our prayers. GOD bless you all..

The Nesbitt Family
Union Heights
Charleston,S.C.

Eartha, as you know Helen and I (Evangelist Meyers)our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief and sorrow. I have a lot of old memories of my childhood friend, Rev. Goodwin. We were classmates in elementary and high school and have been best friends for over 60 years. I know I will miss him very much. Rev. Goodwin was loved by many and was always trying to help others. Eartha, Helen and I send our deepest love to you and your family. May God continue to keep and bless you and your loved ones.

Soror Goodwin and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Rev. Bro. Goodwin. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Many blessings to you during this time. God Bless you,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Mrs. Eartha Goodwin & Family:
There are no words to express how I feel at this time; I shall surely miss my friend and Masonic brother, Rev. Dr. Willis T. Goodwin. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in your hour of bereavement.
I will always have fond memories of Rev. Goodwin who always referred to me as "my organist". As I think about him, I can image him saying as he made the transition from this life, to life eternal, "And can it be that I should gain an interest in the savior's blood! Died he for me? who caused his pain! For me? who him to death pursued? Amazing love!How can it be that thou my God, shouldst die for me?
No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine; alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th'eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own. Then he said, "Tis done tis done, the great transaction's done! I am the Lord's and he is mine; he drew me and I followed on, charmed to confess the voice divine. Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away! He taught me how to watch and pray, and live rejoicing everyday. Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away!"
"When he shall come with trumpet sound, o may I then in him be found! Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before his throne! On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand."

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.