Obituaries

Frederick Earl Goodwin of Clarksburg, WV, passed away surrounded by family on March 13, 2017 at the home of his son in Syracuse, UT. He was born October 7, 1924 in Jane Lew, WV.   He was the son of William Exel Goodwin and Marguerite (Margie) Lyden Dilly Goodwin Lawson.  He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and brother.

Fred was a graduate of Washington Irving High School. He was the founder, owner, and broker of Goodwin Real Estate from 1966 to 1992.  Before starting his real estate career, he was a fireman for the city of Clarksburg.

He enlisted in the Navy to help protect his country during WWII. After the War, he returned to Clarksburg where he met Betty Jane McCarty, the love of his life.  They were married on April 6, 1947, in Lumberport, WV.  They had 2 sons, James Frederick Goodwin and Richard Lynn Goodwin.  He was a member of Clarksburg Lodge No. 155 A.F. & A.M., a 32^nd degree Scottish Rite Mason with membership in Clarksburg and Wheeling Bodies.  He was a member of Sunny Croft Golf Course for many years and served on the board for many of those years.  He loved golfing with his brother, nephews, friends, and especially with his sweetheart, Betty.  He was a member of the Duff Street United Methodist Church.

He is survived by son James(Gayla) Goodwin, Syracuse, UT, Granddaughter Angela(Ben) Maylin, Lake Charles, LA, Grandson Christopher(Jacqueline) Goodwin, West Bountiful, UT; great-granddaughters Hannah and Aubriella Maylin, and great-grandsons Tyler and Ryan Maylin.  And, one brother, Jack Goodwin of Sun Valley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty, and son Richard, brother’s James W. Goodwin and Donald L. Goodwin and one sister Bette Lee Goodwin Sparks. He will always be loved and missed by his son & daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, March 23, 2017. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 with Reverend Brian Seders presiding.  Interment will be at the Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, Shinnston, WV where full military honors will be conducted by the Harrison County Honor Guard.

Clarksburg Lodge No. 155 A. F. & A. M. will meet at Amos Carvelli Funeral Home on Friday, March 24^th at 10:00 am for the purpose of attending and conducting graveside rites.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com.  A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.