of Little Rock, AR
December 14, 1931 - April 6, 2014
W.H. ''Bud'' Goodwin, 82, of Little Rock passed away on April 6, 2014. Born December 14, 1931 in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He was an umpire for Arch Street Youth Association and East End ballpark. Special thanks to Darrell Dreher for his friendship.
He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He loved his beagle ''Babies''. He enjoyed spending time growing his roses, reading, woodworking and riding his 4-wheeler with niece, Whitney.
His pride and joy were his grandsons, James and Brian.
He was a Sgt. (E-5) with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was past Master and a 32nd Degree Mason at Iron Springs Masonic Lodge.
He retired from Arkansas Electric Coop after 23 years and from Multi States Electric after 28 years of service. He was a member of H & L and Shellnut Hunting Clubs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua and Garthenia (Whitehurst) Goodwin; and his sister, Edna Whitehurst.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 55 years, Willie Mae; his children, Norma (Greg) Owens; Ellen (Gil) Wood and grandsons, James Owens and Brian Wood of Little Rock; brothers, Alvin (Sammie) Goodwin; B.J. Goodwin of Sheridan, Arkansas and a sister, Sue Sumner of Cleveland, Mississippi and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and family.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Ironton Baptist Church with Dr. Sidney Thompson officiating. Interment to follow at Ivy Chapel Cemetery.
Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800.
Memorials may be made in Wesley's honor to Arkansas Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207-6354.
Bud you will be greatly missed. I had the honor of meeting and visiting with you . It was truly a honor and I will miss you. Rest in heavenly peace.
Just want you to know that we are all thinking of you.We have always thought of you both as our family. WH will really be missed. We and our spouses will be praying for you We love you very much
Prayers are with Bud's family. I grew up across the street from Bud and Willie Mae. I remember his beautiful rose bush and water fountain. He was a very sweet and kind man.
Always thought a lot of Bud, he will be missed by a lot of folks.
God Bless!
Gary and Luann Howard
Norma, Greg, James and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry. Love, Sherry, Keith and Cody
Ellen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Obituary captured pretty close to everything I remembered about him other than his details of his service in the army. As I didn't know him on a very close personal level.. I remember as a warm smile and friendly wave, a friendly chat at the fence, a kidding personality from him and his wife Willie Mae going door to door at Halloween. growing up in my mothers neighborhood remembering him as "good ol' Bud". I remember his beagles and have always admired his beautiful roses! I wasn't aware that he was sick until more recently but after losing someone to cancer I know there is some relief in knowing they are no longer suffering. Good man he was though, nothing but good memories.
Sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
The other Goodwin Family:
Oneta & Bill Williams
Wanda Faye & Ron Diehl
Richard Goodwin
Charlotte & Bob Willis
Hi Ellen Sue Jean, praying for you during the passing of your father. Remember, those we love don't' go away they walk beside us every day, unseen and unheard but are always near.
May God bless you and your family
donna
Deepest sympathy to all of the Goodwin Family ......on behalf of my late father Jerrel Stamps and myself.
Cathy Stamps Alley
Aunt Willie, Ellen, & Norma,
Stephen and I are so saddened by the loss of Uncle Bud. We are so glad that we got to visit with him before Christmas, he was very alert, talkative and happy to see us. Uncle Bud was a super special person and we loved him so much. We are thinking about you guys and praying for you, and we know that we will see Uncle Bud again one day. Just know that the Lord is with you and will carry you through this tough time. If there is anything that you need or anything that we can do for you, remember that we are just down the highway from you, and will do whatever we can. We love you guys a ton!!
Shannan & Stephen
Willie & Girls that I am so sorry for your loss. I know what those feel like and I am sure you do too. I just pray that God will bring comfort to each of you and the entire family. I know its hard to take but time makes it easier. Just trust in the with God with all your heart and he will show you the way. If there is anything that I can do for you and the girls ,please feel free to let me know if I can help.
With my deepest sympathy & Love Faye
It was an Honor to have met Bud Goodwin.
We will never understand why things happen like they do but one day we will. I want you all to know just how sorry I am for your loss. I have precious memories with Uncle Bud. The times we went fishing and hunting were awesome. I will cherish those memories forever. Love to you all
Bill Hawley
&
Tina Kramer