Billy Lee Goodwin

Billy Goodwin, age 76, of Log Cabin, formerly of Olney, passed away early Friday morning, March 22, 2013 in Wichita Falls. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Bold Springs Cemetery near West, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home. Mr. Goodwin was born April 13, 1936 in Wichita Falls, the son of William Robert Goodwin and Vivian Catherine (Bracey) Goodwin. He attended school in Olney. He served his country with the United States Navy. On April 17, 1978 he was united in marriage to Joyce LaVerne Taylor in Las Vegas, NV. She preceded him in death on May 19, 2011. Billy was a self-employed painter but worked for many companies throughout Texas. He retired and moved to Log Cabin in 1989 and became involved in the community including driving a bus for the Malakoff Independent School District for many years. In June of 1999 Billy became the Mayor of Log Cabin but due to health stepped down. Later he ran for mayor again and held the seat from November of 2008 until January of 2012, where again, due to health reasons, stepped down. He enjoyed being involved in the city business and had many loyal friends and supporters. I suppose anyone who knew Billy knew that other than his beloved wife (Sapphire) fishing was his greatest love. Billy is also preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bobby Darrell Goodwin, and sister, Ella Sue Dunlap. Survivors include a daughter, Darlene Elizabeth Shepherd of Corsicana; a son Billy Darrell Goodwin; a sister, Donna Katherine Smith and Husband David of Wichita Falls; grandchildren, Crista Lee Tyson and Joshua Andrew Shepherd; great grandchildren, Daniel Lee Kovar and Elyssa Rayne Shepherd; nieces, Tammye Kay Petohaucy and husband Pete, Cindy Todd and husband Jim, and Runay Moulder and husband Doug; nephew, Allen Smith and wife Carla; and many other relatives and a host of friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Shepherd, Harry "Nick" Nicholson III, Allen Smith and David Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.