Whit Samuel Goins, age 82, of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and currently attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge # 778 F&AM, Knoxville Scottish Rite, and was a Shriner. Preceded in death by parents: Hugh and Minnie Underwood Goins. Sisters Larna Ridenour and Nannie Ivey. Earlier this year he was recognized for fifty years of public service that included: serving on the School Board, and numerous terms on the County Commission. He was an avid trader who could be found at Katie’s Restaurant enjoying spending time with his friends.
Survivors:
Wife of 61 years Beatrice Poston Goins
Daughter: Marquita Goins and husband Jim
Son: Mark Goins and wife Rebecca
Grandchildren: Colton Goins and wife Celia, Kaylee Proffitt and husband Paul, Brody, Noah, and Knox Goins.
Brothers: Walter Goins, twin brother Wallace Goins.
Sister: Mary Meredith
Along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Family will receive friends from 1-3:30 PM with Masonic service at 3:30 PM Sunday, October 16th , with funeral service to follow in Cross-Smith Chapel, Rev. Kevin Reynolds and Rev. Bill Braden officiating. Interment to follow in Victory Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shriners Children’s Lexington 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508
Condolences may be given online at www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Whit was one of my longtime trading buddies and a good friend. I will be attending his funeral service.
Whit was not only a great guy, but a respected, hard-working, dedicated public servant. I have been honored to know him and all his family for most of my life and I know he will be greatly missed. Tracy and I are deeply saddened by his loss and will be keeping the family in our prayers during this difficult time.