Billy Wayne Goodwin

July 7, 1939 - July 15, 2020

Billy Wayne Goodwin, known by many as “Wild Willie”, was born July 7, 1939 and passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Willie graduated from Mortimer Jordan High School in 1957. He served his country in the Air Force for 4 years and worked as the southeastern area Field Construction Manager for Brown Minneapolis Tank, formerly GATX. He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends and loved working in his yard. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Willie was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Goodwin; his parents, Carl and Ruth Goodwin; and his grandson, Blaine Smith. He is survived by children: Keith Sartain, Dana Sartain, Karl Sartain, Nona Smith (Ricky), Shelly Sartain, Tim Goodwin (Nita), and Tina Grooms (TW); a brother, Donald Goodwin; a sister, Helen Smith; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel at Gardendale Funeral Home on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation 2 hours prior to the service. Burial with military honors will follow at Morris Cemetery. Pastor Travis Key officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimers Foundation at the following link http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=13256&pg=personal&px=10531621