Ernest T. Goodwin Obituary (1920

Ernest T. Goodwin, 98, of Clinton, IL passed away 2:26 PM April 18, 2019 at his family residence, Clinton, IL. Services will be 11 AM Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Laenna Cemetery, Chestnut, IL. Visitation will be 10 - 11 AM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Clinton American Legion or AM Vets Ernest was born October 9, 1920 in Bethalto, IL the son of Ernest Albert and Jessie C. (Hidden) Goodwin. He married Ruth E. Davis, August 19, 1942 in St. Charles, Missouri. She passed away December 8, 2003. Survivors include his children, Janet (Virgil) Brady, Clinton, IL; Ernest J. (Lucy) Goodwin, Waverly, IL; Gary Goodwin, Woodriver, IL; Thomas Goodwin, Clinton, IL, 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and brother, Paul A. (Marsha) Goodwin, Lakeland, FL. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Harold C.T. Goodwin. Ernest retired from Revere Copper and Brass Inc. in 1985. He enjoyed camping, fishing, was an avid reader and loved western movies.