Charlie Goodwin

Charles Daniel Goodwin, 42, known as Charlie, passed away at the Big Bend Hospice House on January 15, 2016. A lifelong resident of Crawfordville, Charlie loved Wakulla County and its natural beauty. He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting were major pastimes most of his life. He lost the desire for hunting after his father passed in 2010 but continued to fish until his death. Charlie also loved NASCAR racing and watching his boys play sports. He was an avid Florida Gator fan and was passionate about football. He enjoyed being the proud dad of Wakulla Wildcat Football players. Charlie retired in April 2015 after 23 1/2 years with the City of Tallahassee, ending his career with the Water Department as a Foreman II. Charlie believed in integrity, hard work, honesty and the importance of family. He struggled with numerous illnesses related to diabetes for many years, though most around him would say he never complained, just quietly did the best he could with each new challenge. Charlie was a private person, quiet, but loved to be with his family and friends. He lived in such a way that he was always adapting to make the most of his life. Cameron and Carson were his world. He strongly valued the bond between father and sons and he tried to instill in them the values and work ethic his father taught him. Charlie was able to spend all summer with his boys since he had retired. He was content just to hang out with them, puttering around the house. Charlie was a man that believed in people and saw the best in those around him. If you were his friend, you were his friend for life. He loved the simple life. He said a few weeks ago that living in his body just one hour would be more that most of us could deal with. But you never heard him complain or feel sorry for himself. Charlie was saved in 2006, though he was not an active church member, he had a personal relationship with Christ. Charlie is survived by his two boys, Cameron (14) and Carson (12) and his wife, Cyndi. He also leaves his stepmom, Debbie Goodwin; his stepsiblings, Amanda Fultineer (Rod), Justin Carter (Jennifer) and nieces and nephews. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Charles Howell Goodwin (2010); his mother, Susan Kempton Goodwin (1998) and his sister, Laurie Goodwin (1979). The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on January 19, 2016 at Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville. Services will be held on January 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Bevis Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow at Arran Annex Cemetery. Amber Miller of Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements (850-926-3333 or www.bevisfh.com).

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Charlie Goodwin

February 20, 1973 - January 15, 2016