Jerry Goodwin

Jerry Wayne Goodwin, 79, passed away at the Mercy-Johnston Hospice House on Friday, February 16th after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born in Saline County, Arkansas February 21, 1938. He was the son of Horace Jewell Goodwin and Lorene Edna (Burnett) Goodwin. He graduated from Fountain Lake High School and attended a vocational technical college in Mississippi. He was a member of the Owensville Baptist Church.

He moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1958 and met and married Sherry Lee Waterman. From that union God gave three children: Michael, Rob and Kathy Ann Goodwin. He was employed by John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, Iowa for 41 years, retiring in 1999. He was a strong hard-working man who instilled a great work ethic in all his children.

Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and working on any kind of machinery including cars and his tractors.

He was preceded in death by his older brother, Lloyd Goodwin of Dallas, Texas, and a younger brother, Horace Jr. of Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sherry, his 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Papa will be greatly missed! Additionally, there are three cousins, a niece and a nephew in Arkansas.

A private graveside service was held for the family per his request at Lowman Cemetery near Runnells, Iowa on Wednesday, February 21st, the day he would have celebrated his 80th birthday. Memorials may be sent to the Jerry Goodwin Memorial Fund at the Veridian Credit Union, 1201 South Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, Iowa 50023. Thanks to all who helped the family during this very difficult time.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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