James Goodwin Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For James Goodwin

On Sunday, December 29th, 2024, James (Jay) Edward Goodwin embarked on his journey home to our heavenly Father. Born May 29th, 1970, in Spartanburg, SC. James was the cherished son of
Faith Goodwin and Vernon Goodwin.

During his life, Jay had the privilege of living and being educated majority in Atlanta, GA. Jay attended Pine Street Elementary before moving to Atlanta and finishing his education and graduating from Grant High School, in North Hollywood, California. He served in the United States Navy and was a
member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
Jay had a genuine love for life, he embraced the thrill of softball, baseball, and bowling. He was a devoted fan of the New Orleans Saints and Miami Heat and spent joyful hours immersed in his video games.

James lives on through his wife, Kimberly, from Elizabethton, TN his parents, Faith Goodwin of Moore, SC and Vernon (Patricia)
Goodwin of Wellford, SC, his sons James A. Goodwin and Carter Bennett both of Elizabethton, TN; his daughters Alexandra Goodwin Sou (Rogger) of Woodruff, SC and Kailynn Goodwin of
Spartanburg, SC. Two stepdaughters; Kate Hughes and Hannah Thompson of Elizabethton, TN. Seven grandchildren: Israella and Xavion Goodwin of Elizabethton, TN; Naiomi, Reid, and Emilia
Sou of Woodruff, SC and Marcel and Maleena Gallman of Spartanburg, SC. Six step-grandchildren ZiRyan and Bronxon Hughes of Elizabethton, TN and Brayden, Elijah, Ezekiel, and Kendrick Thompson also of Elizabethton, TN. His sisters Laverne
(James) Fogg of Nashville, TN and Audrey Downs, Tammy Downs, and Felicia Downs of Spartanburg, SC. His Aunts, Teresa Griffin and Wilma (Joe) Dominick of Spartanburg, SC, his special friend Nancy Halford of Wellford, SC and a multitude of relatives and friends.
James has stepped passed the realms to join his loving grandparents Sanders Lee and Lillie Mae Griffin, Lillian Gooden and Converse Young and his sister Veronica Downs of Spartanburg, SC.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memoria Chapel, Spartanburg, SC.

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My best buddy, pal, friend, brother since before kindergarten... Bowling will be a little different now. I love you, man...

My sincere condolences to the Family. James was a Great Guy worked with for years. Ericon Corbin

James Goodwin was a very kind and sweet person. You will always stay in my heart. I will always keep the family in prayer. Nancy Halford

My sincere condolences to the Family. Sallie Clinkscales

My sincere condolences to the Family.

Faye & Family My Condolences and Prayers To Each of You
Linda Askari

Faye & Family My Condolences and Prayers To Each Of You

Mr.Ted Garner and family

RIP Jay

Mr Dwight Rice Jr. & Family

Gone but not forgotten my longtime friend and classmate!

Mr. Ernest & Mrs. Dot Wallace-Martin & Family

Mr. Sean A. Wallace & Family

My deepest condolences to Deacon Vernon Goodwin and family , I only met James a few months ago but I knew right away he was a great guy. He was very helpful with a project we had going on at the church and he even though he wasn't asked he jumped right in and worked just as hard as anyone else there. I pray that God blesses his family mightily in this difficult time.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Carolyn Foster and family Greater Hopewell Baptist Church

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