Harold Gene Goodwin, 88, of Waldron passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, IN.
Born April 7, 1933 in Shelby County, Gene was the son of Artemas and Ethel (Bostic) Goodwin. He married Marilyn Jean (Leap) Goodwin on April 13, 1952. She survives.
Other survivors include four children, Vicki Kuhn (husband, Bill) of Rush County, Valerie Mathias (husband, Michael) of Indianapolis, Vanessa Rynard (husband, Bob) of Indianapolis, and Valynda Laird (husband, Kevin) of Bloomington; one sister, June Ann Popplewell (husband, David) of Indianapolis; thirteen grandchildren, Andy Kuhn (wife, Cari), Mary Trebley (husband, Joe), Kelli Canup (husband, Jason), Lori Grubbs (husband, Jay), Ben Kappes, Whitney Surface (husband, Lucas), Clay Allen, Kylie Wolfe (husband, Ian), Christopher Krysevig (wife, Emma), Zoie Rynard, Jennifer Black (husband, Jordan), Nicholas Laird, Andrew Laird, Allie Webb (husband, Justin); and 20 great-grandchildren. Gene also leaves behind his beloved dog, Vinnie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bob Goodwin; one grandchild, Clint Allen; and one great-grandchild, Owen Grubbs.
Gene was a lifelong resident of Shelby County, a member of Zion Evangelical Church, and a 1951 graduate of Waldron High School where he developed impressive woodworking skills under the tutelage of his favorite teacher, Mr. Trotter.
Upon graduation, Gene was employed as a truck driver, delivering goods to area A&P stores for many years. Additionally, Gene served the local area for 8 years as a real estate agent for Kitchen Realty.
After retiring from that career, Gene put his craftmanship skills and attention to detail to good use restoring antique engines, building and restoring furniture, and exhibiting flowers at state and national shows. Two of his crowning achievements involved the tear-down and reconstruction of two historic log cabins.
Gene was an avid outdoorsman and collector of firearms, knives, and frontier memorabilia. He very much enjoyed participating at the annual Pioneer Days event as a member of the Shelby County Historical Society for which he served as a board member for many years. But, most of all, Gene enjoyed time spent with his growing family while embracing life’s events.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Glenn E. George and Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, with Pastor Brad Schultz officiating.
Friends may call on the day of the funeral from 10:30 am to the time of the service.
Burial will be at the Van Pelt Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Evangelical Church, 7025 East 100 North Shelbyville, Indiana or Major Health Partners foundation, Shelbyville, Indiana.
