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Obituary For Deacon Thomas Alva Goodwin
“If you want to know where I'm going, tell them for me, I'm going up yonder to be with the Lord.”
Deacon Thomas Goodwin, 78, husband of Shirley Goodwin, of the Jonesville community of Yemassee, SC, died Friday, December 5, 2025 in the Colleton Medical Center, Walterboro, SC. A graduate of Colleton High School, he was retired from the International Longshoreman's Association, (ILA) Local #1422, Charleston, SC.
He was a faithful member of the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Sheldon, SC, where he served with the Board of Deacons, as a Choir Member and with the Food Bank.
Deacon Goodwin was very community oriented and served annually with the Jonesville Christmas Parade Committee. His friendly manner and warm personality were known throughout the Lowcountry.
His legacy will be embraced and cherished by his wife, children, siblings. family and community.
Your prayers and condolence are appreciated.
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Celeste Manigo planted 5 trees in memory of Deacon Thomas Alva Goodwin . - December 12, 2025
To the Goodwin Family, My family and I are sending you love and prayers and support for your loss. May Our Heavenly Father Continue to Bless and Comfort your family. May Thomas Goodwin S.I.P.
So sorry for the Goodwin Family loss. Tom will be greatly missed from the Goodwin, Bobian and Alston families. May his memory be a Blessing to all.
My deepest condolences to the Goodwin family. Deacon Goodwin and Mrs. Goodwin were very good to my parents. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Deacon Pherris Ashbee Gayle Ashbee
Rest in paradise Uncle Tom,you are definitely going to me missed. We love but Good loved you best❤️
REST IN PEACE COUSIN TOM FROM THE BROWN FAMILY IN WHITEHALL YOU GONE BUT ALWAYS BE Remember love Your cousins Rev.John Brown, Betsy and Marvin
My sincere condolences to my Goodwin family! Uncle Tom! May God Bless your soul, and uplift my Aunt Shirley, my cousins; Nadine, Al, and Michael during this difficult time. I appreciated your warm hospitality as my family and I visited, and your vegetation farming skills! You'll be missed, but I know you will watch over us! Rest in Peace & Power! Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven can not Heal! Amen! Asè!
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Deacon Goodwin was indeed a pleasant individual, very kind and soft spoken. Praying that God will comfort the family during this time as only he can. Rest well, Deacon Goodwin.
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My condolences to the family
Please accept our condolences. We know that God continues to walk with the family during this time. We have you in our prayers and thoughts. God bless Mr. Goodwin and the family.
In behalf of the Senior RSHS Class of 1966, most humbly and sincerely extend our sympathy and condolences to the Goddwin/Bobian family. Shirley, we offer our prayers in the midst of your lost. We pray that the Gracce of God comfort you and your family during your bereavement. We love you...
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