Curtis Goodine
1923-01-03 2008-01-27
Curtis Goodine was born in Oconee County to the late Earl and Katrina Manel Goodine. He departed his life at the Toccoa Georgia Nursing Home. He was the last survivor of his immediate family.
At an early age he joined the New Promiseland Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Chairman Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and a member of the senior choir. He was educated in Oconee County Public Schools and retired from Duke Power in 1985. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Bronze Star. Curtis was a member of Blude Ridge Masonic Lodge #97 of Westminster, SC., and a local farmer for many years.
Curtis was united in Holy matrimony for 60 years to Lurenia Richie Goodine and to this union, nine children (Richard Odell Goodine, Patricia Butler, Joann Craig, Douglas Goodine, Thomas Earl Goodine, Kenneth Goodine, Gregory Goodine, and Teresa Goodine). One daughter, Gwendolyn Goodine Proctor, preceded him in death. At the time of death, Curtis had 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
At an early age he joined the New Promiseland Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Chairman Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and a member of the senior choir. He was educated in Oconee County Public Schools and retired from Duke Power in 1985. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Bronze Star. Curtis was a member of Blude Ridge Masonic Lodge #97 of Westminster, SC., and a local farmer for many years.
Curtis was united in Holy matrimony for 60 years to Lurenia Richie Goodine and to this union, nine children (Richard Odell Goodine, Patricia Butler, Joann Craig, Douglas Goodine, Thomas Earl Goodine, Kenneth Goodine, Gregory Goodine, and Teresa Goodine). One daughter, Gwendolyn Goodine Proctor, preceded him in death. At the time of death, Curtis had 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
I miss you so much there will never be another man like you. Sometimes I think about all the things u told me and how you took care of me. It still hurt that I didn't get a chance to tell you I love you. We shall meet again and I will get the chance to tell you I love you. Love u always
tribute by Lekese Sutherland