Tony Lee Goodwin
September 21, 1939 - November 5, 2014
TONY LEE GOODWIN, passed Wed., Nov. 5, 2014. Viewing and visitation will be 9AM-12PM, Mon., Nov. 17, at Hemet Valley Mortuary. His Life will be celebrated at 12PM and committal prayers and burial will follow at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to www.hemetvalleymortuary.com. Published in Press-Enterprise on Nov. 16, 2014.
Tony Lee Goodwin entered eternal life Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Hemet, California. Tony was the oldest of 10 children born to parents Ulas and Elizabeth Goodwin. Born in Carter County, Oklahoma, his family came to California when he was young and settled in Bakersfield. He excelled in boxing as a youth in Bakersfield. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Army. From the Army, he went to work in the aerospace industry as a mechanic for McDonnell-Douglas. He met the love of his life, Melba Goodwin, in Missouri where he was working at the time. They fell in love, married and had 4 children together. The family moved to Nuevo, California and Tony worked as a mechanic in Hemet, but in the automotive industry for Mike Reade's Chevrolet dealership. Tony retired after 40 years as a mechanic and he and Melba moved to Hemet almost 20 years ago. Melba preceded him in death in 2008 and Tony has stayed in Hemet since.
Known to be a little ornery at times, Tony had a good sense of humor. He boxed in his younger years and was featured in the local paper in Bakersfield as a force to be reckoned with. His passion for boxing lasted throughout his life. He was a straight shooter and called it like he saw it. He also loved baseball. His favorite team was the San Francisco Giants. He listened to artists like 'Elvis Presley' and 'Conway Twitty'.
Tony was preceded in death by his beloved wife Melba. He is survived by 4 children; Sherri (Jess) King, Sheila (Mike) Cortez, Tony, Jr., and Michael Preston (Sara) Goodwin; 4 brothers Con, Chuck, Tiny, and Rick; 5 sisters Ann, Kathy, Stella, Judy and Tuffy; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Tony's family will receive guests for a time of viewing and visitation from 9AM-12PM, Monday, November 17, 2014 at Hemet Valley Mortuary. His Life will be celebrated at 12PM and committal prayers and burial will follow at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery.
September 21, 1939 - November 5, 2014
TONY LEE GOODWIN, passed Wed., Nov. 5, 2014. Viewing and visitation will be 9AM-12PM, Mon., Nov. 17, at Hemet Valley Mortuary. His Life will be celebrated at 12PM and committal prayers and burial will follow at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to www.hemetvalleymortuary.com. Published in Press-Enterprise on Nov. 16, 2014.
Tony Lee Goodwin entered eternal life Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Hemet, California. Tony was the oldest of 10 children born to parents Ulas and Elizabeth Goodwin. Born in Carter County, Oklahoma, his family came to California when he was young and settled in Bakersfield. He excelled in boxing as a youth in Bakersfield. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Army. From the Army, he went to work in the aerospace industry as a mechanic for McDonnell-Douglas. He met the love of his life, Melba Goodwin, in Missouri where he was working at the time. They fell in love, married and had 4 children together. The family moved to Nuevo, California and Tony worked as a mechanic in Hemet, but in the automotive industry for Mike Reade's Chevrolet dealership. Tony retired after 40 years as a mechanic and he and Melba moved to Hemet almost 20 years ago. Melba preceded him in death in 2008 and Tony has stayed in Hemet since.
Known to be a little ornery at times, Tony had a good sense of humor. He boxed in his younger years and was featured in the local paper in Bakersfield as a force to be reckoned with. His passion for boxing lasted throughout his life. He was a straight shooter and called it like he saw it. He also loved baseball. His favorite team was the San Francisco Giants. He listened to artists like 'Elvis Presley' and 'Conway Twitty'.
Tony was preceded in death by his beloved wife Melba. He is survived by 4 children; Sherri (Jess) King, Sheila (Mike) Cortez, Tony, Jr., and Michael Preston (Sara) Goodwin; 4 brothers Con, Chuck, Tiny, and Rick; 5 sisters Ann, Kathy, Stella, Judy and Tuffy; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Tony's family will receive guests for a time of viewing and visitation from 9AM-12PM, Monday, November 17, 2014 at Hemet Valley Mortuary. His Life will be celebrated at 12PM and committal prayers and burial will follow at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery.
Tony Lee Goodwin
September 21, 1939 - November 5, 2014
TONY LEE GOODWIN, passed Wed., Nov. 5, 2014. Viewing and visitation will be 9AM-12PM, Mon., Nov. 17, at Hemet Valley Mortuary. His Life will be celebrated at 12PM and committal prayers and burial will follow at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to www.hemetvalleymortuary.com. Published in Press-Enterprise on Nov. 16, 2014.
Tony Lee Goodwin entered eternal life Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Hemet, California. Tony was the oldest of 10 children born to parents Ulas and Elizabeth Goodwin. Born in Carter County, Oklahoma, his family came to California when he was young and settled in Bakersfield. He excelled in boxing as a youth in Bakersfield. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Army. From the Army, he went to work in the aerospace industry as a mechanic for McDonnell-Douglas. He met the love of his life, Melba Goodwin, in Missouri where he was working at the time. They fell in love, married and had 4 children together. The family moved to Nuevo, California and Tony worked as a mechanic in Hemet, but in the automotive industry for Mike Reade's Chevrolet dealership. Tony retired after 40 years as a mechanic and he and Melba moved to Hemet almost 20 years ago. Melba preceded him in death in 2008 and Tony has stayed in Hemet since.
Known to be a little ornery at times, Tony had a good sense of humor. He boxed in his younger years and was featured in the local paper in Bakersfield as a force to be reckoned with. His passion for boxing lasted throughout his life. He was a straight shooter and called it like he saw it. He also loved baseball. His favorite team was the San Francisco Giants. He listened to artists like 'Elvis Presley' and 'Conway Twitty'.
Tony was preceded in death by his beloved wife Melba. He is survived by 4 children; Sherri (Jess) King, Sheila (Mike) Cortez, Tony, Jr., and Michael Preston (Sara) Goodwin; 4 brothers Con, Chuck, Tiny, and Rick; 5 sisters Ann, Kathy, Stella, Judy and Tuffy; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Tony's family will receive guests for a time of viewing and visitation from 9AM-12PM, Monday, November 17, 2014 at Hemet Valley Mortuary. His Life will be celebrated at 12PM and committal prayers and burial will follow at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery.
September 21, 1939 - November 5, 2014
TONY LEE GOODWIN, passed Wed., Nov. 5, 2014. Viewing and visitation will be 9AM-12PM, Mon., Nov. 17, at Hemet Valley Mortuary. His Life will be celebrated at 12PM and committal prayers and burial will follow at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to www.hemetvalleymortuary.com. Published in Press-Enterprise on Nov. 16, 2014.
Tony Lee Goodwin entered eternal life Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Hemet, California. Tony was the oldest of 10 children born to parents Ulas and Elizabeth Goodwin. Born in Carter County, Oklahoma, his family came to California when he was young and settled in Bakersfield. He excelled in boxing as a youth in Bakersfield. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Army. From the Army, he went to work in the aerospace industry as a mechanic for McDonnell-Douglas. He met the love of his life, Melba Goodwin, in Missouri where he was working at the time. They fell in love, married and had 4 children together. The family moved to Nuevo, California and Tony worked as a mechanic in Hemet, but in the automotive industry for Mike Reade's Chevrolet dealership. Tony retired after 40 years as a mechanic and he and Melba moved to Hemet almost 20 years ago. Melba preceded him in death in 2008 and Tony has stayed in Hemet since.
Known to be a little ornery at times, Tony had a good sense of humor. He boxed in his younger years and was featured in the local paper in Bakersfield as a force to be reckoned with. His passion for boxing lasted throughout his life. He was a straight shooter and called it like he saw it. He also loved baseball. His favorite team was the San Francisco Giants. He listened to artists like 'Elvis Presley' and 'Conway Twitty'.
Tony was preceded in death by his beloved wife Melba. He is survived by 4 children; Sherri (Jess) King, Sheila (Mike) Cortez, Tony, Jr., and Michael Preston (Sara) Goodwin; 4 brothers Con, Chuck, Tiny, and Rick; 5 sisters Ann, Kathy, Stella, Judy and Tuffy; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Tony's family will receive guests for a time of viewing and visitation from 9AM-12PM, Monday, November 17, 2014 at Hemet Valley Mortuary. His Life will be celebrated at 12PM and committal prayers and burial will follow at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery.
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