Nathaniel “Nate” Goodwin – 69 – formerly of 24 Sawyer St. Site, Hornell died January 6th, 2018 at the Taylor Health Care Facility in Bath where he an resided for about 10 months.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 20, 1948, he was the son of Edward & Earline (Hamilton) Goodwin.
Nate was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country from 1967 – 1970 during the Vietnam Conflict.
Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Nate was a self-employed contractor in the Philadelphia area. He resided in Hornell for over 20 years.
In addition to his parents, Nate was preceded in death by his son, Dwayne Goodwin and also his sister, Priscilla Nalls.
Surviving are 2 sons, Nathaniel Goodwin of Philadelphia, PA and Eric Goodwin of Broomall, PA; his daughter, Cassandra Mabery of Limerick, PA; his sister, Lucille Goodwin of Philadelphia, PA; 2 brothers, Edward Goodwin and Franklin Goodwin of Colorado; nieces & nephews.
At Nate’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with final interment at the Bath National Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
To Nate’s family…I am so sorry for your loss…I went to church with Nate and he was a great guy and friend…he came to my mom’s house one year for Thanksgiving and just fit right in…We miss Nate at church, but we know he is with our Lord and Saviour and we are going to see him again one day…thinking of all of his family