Ebbin Everett Goodwin
June 21, 1918 ~ February 21, 2011
Ebbin Everett Goodwin, 92, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011. He was born in Rockingham, NC on June 21, 1918, son of the late Oscar Goodwin and Minnie Lee Dawkins Goodwin. He was also preceded by his great grandson, Alex Ferrell, three brothers and three sisters.
Everett retired as a Power Plant Engineer from the City of Wilson after 48 years of service. He was a member of Sunset Avenue Baptist Church. He was an avid baseball fan who loved the Atlanta Braves and also enjoyed fishing when they retired to Emerald Isle.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 71 years, Mary Woodard Grant Goodwin; three daughters, Florence Goodwin Taylor and husband Lonnie of Southern Pines, Charlotte Goodwin Ferrell and husband Earl of Rocky Mount and Deborah Goodwin of Columbia; seven grandchildren, Kenneth Ferrell, Don Ferrell, Terri Taylor, Stephanie Taylor, Mary Elizabeth Clarke, Brian Mercer, and Lee Gallop; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
A funeral service to remember Everett will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Tuesday evening at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. At other times, the family will receive friends at the home of Charlotte Ferrell, 3812 Gloucester Road, Rocky Mount NC.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 2/22, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Sunset Avenue Baptist Church
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 2/23, 11:00 am
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Mary – I just wanted to pass along my condolences to you and your family regarding Everett’s passing. Everett was a great person, and I was glad to know him when we were next door neighbors in Emerald Isle. Frank Rush
When you think of positive people, you have to think of Everett. Always had candy for little kids, always wanting to help someone else, and always wanting to be very independent. He always wanted to do something for me when I helped him, but I always told him I will never be able to help you as much you have helped others. Certainly one of the very important people in my life.
Everette is now living Psalm1715.What a joy to have known this kind & gentle man.His kindness & holy kisses will be missed. We are holding hands with Mary, & all the family in prayer. May GOD comfort you all in ways that friends cannot do.Love you all,Ed & Edith Baker
Praise God from whom all blessing flow……Boy, did they flow from Mr. Goodwin. Mrs. Goodwin may you feel God hugging you real tight right now as you and the family adjust to life without Mr. Goodwin here on earth. 72 years of marriage, what a testimony! What a homegoing for Mr. Goodwin. I love you Mrs. Goodwin, Charlotte, and family.
Mrs. Goodwin, Charlotte, and family, We will all miss Mr. Goodwin and his wonderful smile! We have enjoyed taking care of him so much! If there’s anything we can do, please let us know! Pam, Angela, Carrie, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Brande, and Venetta
Charlotte, I am sorry to read of your father’s death. You are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have both parents still with you for so many years. May God bless you all and sympathies to your family. Libbie Howell Toth (Fike High School Class of 1967)
Charlotte and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
Charlotte, so sorry for your loss. My sympathies to your family as well. Libby Patterson Daniell (Fike Class of 1967)