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COLUMBUS, NC — Theron M. Goodwin, 79, of Columbus, NC passed away this week at

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills after a long battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his

wife of 49 years, Janet Louise Goodwin.

Born and raised in Rutland County, Vermont, he was the son of the late Walter and Marjorie

Goodwin of Hubbardton, VT. Mr. Goodwin began his career as a bank teller in Fair Haven, VT

and retired as the Head Auditor with Glens Falls National Bank in Glens Falls, NY.

He loved and was loved by family who will miss his wit and wisdom – his son and daughter-in-

law, Dean & Nita Goodwin of Cambridge, MD; his grandson, Trevor Goodwin of Newport

News, VA; his stepdaughter, Pamela Brown of Manchester, VT; his brother, Walter (Sherman)

Goodwin of West Berlin, VT; his sister-in-law, Judie Prentiss of Ashburn, VA and his beloved

golden retriever, Misty.

Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin retired and moved to Columbus, NC from upstate NY in 1998 to enjoy

the Blue Ridge mountains, temperate climates and southern hospitality. Immediately after

arriving, Theron met a Thermal Belt Habitat for Humanity foreman and for the next 14 years,

was a regular member of the “Tuesday Morning Crew” helping build homes in and around

Landrum, SC. One of his greatest honors was his induction into the “Second-Wind Hall of

Fame”, an organization recognizing local citizens, age 60 and over, for their “outstanding

contributions to their community”. He loved traveling, fishing, and growing fresh vegetables. His

passion for the Red Sox and New England Patriots, however, would sometimes prompt friends to

ignore his phone calls after a World Series or playoff win.

A memorial service will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336,

Forest City, NC 28043, the Polk County Library, 1289 West Mills Street, Columbus, NC 28722,

or to Thermal Belt Habitat for Humanity, 1111 Keith Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

An online guest register is available at mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com

 

McFarland Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Tryon, North Carolina