Gerald “Jerry” D. Goodwin

Gerald “Jerry” D. Goodwin, age 80, of Liberty, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in St. Vincent Home. He was born on December 14, 1938 in Quincy the son of Harold and Virginia (Patterson) Goodwin. He married Carol A. Bradley on June 1, 1959 in Quincy. She survives.

Jerry graduated from Liberty High School in 1956. He served his country in the US Army and in the Reserves from 1957-1962.

Jerry was employed by E. Best Plumbing for over forty years, working as a licensed plumber installing heating and air conditioning. Jerry worked with various architects as plans for projects were underway.

He attended Liberty Christian Church, was a member of the Masons and Shriners. Jerry loved his grandchildren, old cars, fishing, hunting and working outdoors.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Carol; Children: David A (Kim) Goodwin of Liberty and Shawn (Rhonda) Goodwin of Quincy; a daughter-in-law, Kelly Goodwin of Manchester, MO; Siblings: Sandra Edmonson of Plainville, Bill Goodwin of Payson, twins Karen and Sharon of Quincy and Teresa Martineau of Liberty.
Grandchildren: Trisha Goodwin of Quincy; Tara Davis of Liberty; Zachary Goodwin of Camp Point, IL; Landon Goodwin of Liberty; Maggie Goodwin and Libby Goodwin both of Quincy and Katherine Goodwin of Manchester, MO. 3 Great-Grandchildren: Drake and Deaken Davis and Keenan Goodwin of Camp Point Many nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Keenan Scott Goodwin, a great-grandchild, Hadlee Davis, a brother, Harold “Bud” Goodwin and a sister infancy, Patricia Goodwin.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in Liberty Christian Church, by Rev. Terry Henry. Interment in Xander Cemetery near Liberty. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and on Saturday morning from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Liberty Christian Church. Memorials may be made to the Liberty Christian Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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