Debbie (Alicenne’s daughter) lost her husband Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  He had been fighting cancer for sometime and Wednesday morning at 5:30 the Lord callled him home.  He had been in the hospital for over a week and there was nothing more to be done.  He begged to come home and it was arranged. Tuesday night was his first night home and Debbie said he was so content to be home and in the morning he took his last breath and was at peace.

Carroll Goodew  was surrounded by his family, when he went home to be with our Lord and Savior.  He passed away Sunday September 29, 2013.  His funeral was at Shiloh Baptist Church and interment at the church cemetery.  He is survived by his wife Audrey, children, Jeff Goodew (Vicki), Jerry Goodew (Paula), JoDee Quinn (Brian), Jim Goodew (Susie), Joleen Shellman (Dwight), brother, Ray Goodew, sister, Valyda Shada (Ronnie), nineteen grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents Edward W and Valyda E Goodew, sister, Evelyn Fox and grandson, Titus Goodew.    Carroll was born in Austin, MN on December 27, 1930.  He married Audrey Ellen Pike November 4th, 1953, and the Lord blessed them with five children affectionately known as the Five J’s. – Jeff, Jerry, JoDee, Jim and Jolene.  Family was very much at the center of his heart.  He worked as an electrical engineer for IBM in Rochester, MN for many years and was transferred to Raleigh, NC in 1983.   He was known for his unconditional love for people shown by the abundance of hugs and kisses he gave.  Anyone who met him was warmed by his love and affection.  He was a gracious, kind and generous man who cared about the souls of everyone.  He also had a rich love for the Lord.  He started a jail ministry, served for 25 years in a rest home ministry, worked with the youth and had a passion for teaching.  His relationship with the Lord was genuine and vibrant.  After he retired, Audrey and Carroll loved and cherished their time together.  They built a beautiful home in Louisburg and loved having their children and nineteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren come spend time with them.  The inscription in the front of his bible said it all, “I was saved during Strawberry season 1959.”    It made all the difference in his life and in the lives of his family members, his friends, and his many earthly relationships . . .  and especially his relationship with his savior Jesus Christ.

Our love and prayers go to Ray, Dan, Jeannie, Robert, Scott, Sandy and their families.  Billie Koster Goodew passed away January 27, 2013.

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