Freddie E. Goins, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born June 19, 1929 at Ruth, West Virginia to the late Luther and Verna Goins. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jess and Roy; sisters, Leona Slater, Loraine Crane and Ethel Pauley.
He was retired from O.K. Trucking with 30 years of service and was a member of Teamsters Union Local #175. He faithfully served as a member of Davis Creek Nazarene Church.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; son, Gary and wife, Ruth Ann; daughter, Gail and her husband, Dennis Kincer; two sisters, Elsie Lore of Florida and Ruby Higginbotham of Hurricane; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Service will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Davis Creek Nazarene Church with Pastor John Anderson officiating. Burial will be held at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at the Davis Creek Nazarene Church.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Thomas Memorial Hospital for their professional and compassionate care and also to the many friends who have been so faithful to help in so many ways.
Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is taking care of arrangements.