Bill was born March 22, 1926 in Apex to the late Dr. Oscar Sexton Goodwin and Elizabeth Shreve Goodwin. He graduated from Apex High School and NC State University. Bill was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as an Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class and worked on planes used to train carrier pilots. He operated dairy and tobacco farms, worked in forestry and land management. He was active in his community serving as chairman of the Apex School Advisory Board during the years of integration; member of the Apex Lion’s Club serving over 25 years and recognized as Man of the Year; member of the Apex Chamber of Commerce; Chairman of the Board of the North Carolina Baptist Foundation; lifelong member of Apex Baptist Church where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, Building Committee Chairman, friend and mentor.
Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Loftin Goodwin; daughters, Claire Elizabeth Goodwin of Apex, Susan Goodwin Thornbrough and husband, Floyd of Fuquay Varina, son, David Loftin Goodwin and wife, Karin of Raleigh; sister, Jacquelyn Burgess of Apex; brothers, Dr. Joel S. Goodwin and wife Joyce of Salisbury, and Dr. Jim Goodwin and wife Betty of Henderson; grandchildren: Mary Tavares, Michael D. Tavares, Mark Tavares & wife Stuart; Matthew Thornbrough & wife Laura, Heather Rouse and husband Kyle; Connor Goodwin; and four great grandchildren.
A Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 PM on Friday January 15, and Funeral Service at 11 AM Saturday January 16, both at Apex Baptist Church, 110 S. Salem St, Apex, NC 27502.
Memorials may be made to Apex Baptist Church Generations Offering or NC Baptist Children’s Homes, PO Box 338 Thomasville, NC 27361-9911.
Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net
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