Elliott is survived by his son, Elliott Edward Goins Jr. and Becky Swaney Goins of Charlotte, NC and his son Sam Albert Bryan Goins and Myra Martin Goins of Williamsburg, VA. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Caleb Justin Goins and Chelsea Delynn Menzel-Goins of Virginia Beach, VA have Kainan Elijah and baby Nora who is due to arrive in January 2022; Josiah Daniel Goins and Christine Banks Goins of Harrisburg, NC have Clara Grace, Ashlynn Brooke and Kellan Elliott; Hannah Goins Yavuz and Mehmet Yavuz of Virginia Beach, VA have Ender Aslan and Volkan Omer; Luke Graham Goins and Jordan Cornell Goins of Deatsville, AL have Charlotte Rose and Hailey Mae.
He is also survived by his sister, Alice Ratteree and brother, Buren Goins.
Preceded in death by his wife Marion Freeman Goins and mother, Alice Elizabeth and father, John William Goins, siblings, Elizabeth Lyles, J.W. Goins, Emily Sue Perry, Clark Goins, Estelle Summey and Lawrence Goins.
Elliott's Uncle Dutch and Aunt Mary invited him into their home to live at the age of 14. He considered them and their children, Albert, Alberta, Rena Jane and Dot as his second family. His Uncle Dutch inspired him to go into the navy.
Elliott, Dad, Pop and Grandpa, was totally devoted to his family and friends. He loved God deeply and the family takes comfort in knowing he is in heaven, rejoined with Marion and their Lord Jesus Christ.
Elliott served in the Navy during WWII as an aviation machinist. He later retired from Charlotte Water after 26 years. He loved working with his hands especially gardening and could repair anything that needed fixing or improving. He exemplified the value of hard work and sacrifice for his family, who he loved so well. He was their rock and is greatly missed.
Memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund of James City Community Church; online at www.jccchurch.com or mail to 4550 Old News Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 11:00AM with Pastor Sam Goins officiating.
McEwen Funeral Home at Sharon Memorial Park of Charlotte is serving the family of Elliott Goins.
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