Howard "Odale" Goodwin

Howard "Odale" Goodwin, 66, of Maidsville, WV, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the later Ervin and Elizabeth Burkhammer Goodwin, he was born, October 27, 1948, in Morgantown, WV. Odale was a United States Army Veteran. He and his wife Julie lived in Nebraska for 31 years and after retiring, they moved back home to West Virginia. He enjoyed conversing with his friends and family about many different topics and subjects. Odale enjoyed traveling and visiting new places but most of all he was a family man whom loved and cherished his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Julie Goodwin; three daughters: Kathleen Goodwin-Koscheck of Conover, NC, Kristine Goodwin of Conover, NC, and Kylee Goodwin-Givens of Gretna, NE; three grandchildren: Dakota Goodwin, Audree Givens, and Brayden Givens; two brothers, Gary Goodwin and George "Keith" Goodwin; and a sister, Joann Wheeler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ashley Nicole Goodwin; 3 brothers: Jon Goodwin, Ervin "Snookie" Goodwin, Jr., and Richard Goodwin; and a nephew, Bryan Wheeler. Family and friends may call at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, May 6, 2015, from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service, with Pastor Wayne Swisher officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by the Westover VFW Post 9916 and WVANG, Camp Dawson following the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fredjenkinsfuneralhome.com.

Tuesday, May 05, 2015 12:00 AM

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501

Wednesday, May 06, 2015

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501