Obituary of Thomas Ivan Goodwin

Tom Goodwin, 67, of Chalkville/Pell City, Alabama, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 21, 2013, from leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Tom is survived by his wife, Sandy Goodwin and is predeceased by his wife, Linda Bain Goodwin. Tom is survived by his daughter, Kelly (BJ) Nease and four grandchildren, Nicole Kennedy, Kelsey Kennedy, Danny Nease and Bradley (Ashley) Nease. Tom is also survived by his two step-daughters Carla Maul (Steve Conkerton) and Christy (David) Nason and three grandchildren Ashlee Azziz, Rylee Maul and Conner Nason. Tom is predeceased by his parents, Ivan (Ibo) and Delia Mae Goodwin and his Aunt Violet Bragan. Tom was born in Chalkville, Alabama, where he was a member of Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, Chalkville Civitan Club and involved with the Girl Scouts. Tom served in the US Air Force from 1967 to 1971. Tom retired from Bell South in 1993. Tom and Sandy relocated to Logan Martin Lake in 2000 and are active members at Arbor Baptist. Tom was active with the Tannehill Woodcarvers and was one of the founders of the Logan Martin Woodcarvers. Tom will be greatly missed but remembered for living by the Golden Rule, treating all with respect, loving the Lord and his family.